Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Azelaic Acid(15% w/w)
Tube of 15gm Gel
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Picspot Gel is for external use only. You should always use it exactly as prescribed. Both the affected area and your hands should be clean and dry before application. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medication work better by keeping the affected areas clean.
Picspot Gel has a few potential side effects but not everyone will get them. These include application site reactions like burning, irritation, itching, and redness. Let your doctor know if you’re bothered by these or they do not go away. Avoid getting the medicine in your eye. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant, you should consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Azelaic acid works by killing the acne-causing bacteria and reduces inflammation (redness and swelling) of the skin.
Azelaic acid is mainly excreted unchanged in the urine, but undergoes some ß-oxidation to shorter chain dicarboxylic acids. The observed half-lives in healthy subjects are approximately 45 minutes after oral dosing and 12 hours after topical dosing, indicating percutaneous absorption rate-limited kinetics.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Picspot
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
You should not use azelaic acid topical if you are allergic to azelaic acid or propylene glycol. Tell your doctor if you have ever had asthma. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you breastfeed, avoid applying this medicine to your nipple area.
Picspot Gel is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
No interaction found/established
Picspot Gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Azelaic acid topical cream is used to treat mildly to moderately inflamed acne. The topical foam and gel are used to treat mild to moderate rosacea. For acne, it works by killing the bacteria that cause acne and by keeping the skin pores clean. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Drug-Drug Interaction: AZELAIC ACID may interact with other drugs treating acne (isotretinoin), drugs treating fluid retention (spironolactone), injectable antibiotics, immunosuppressive drugs, and drugs used to relieve itching.
Drug-Food Interaction: There are no established interactions.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before starting AZELAIC ACID, let your doctor know about your previous medical history, including skin infections,
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
ISOTRETINOIN
SPIRONOLACTONE
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Picspot Gel, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Apply it precisely only over the affected area. If irritation happens, stop using it and consult your doctor.
If you have sensitive skin, you should apply Azelaic acid only once a day for the first week of treatment and then proceed to twice daily applications.
Before applying the cream/gel, clean the skin thoroughly with plain water and make it dry.
Avoid contact with eyes, mouth or other inner skin layers (mucous membranes). In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with large amounts of cold water.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Q. What amount of Picspot Gel should be applied?
Use it exactly as recommended by your doctor. As a guide, if the whole of your face is affected, use 2.5 cm (approx. 0.5 g) of cream each time. If you have acne on your chest and back, as well as your face, adjust the amount of cream accordingly.
Q. How long does Picspot Gel take to show complete effect?
The time taken by Picspot Gel to cure acne varies from individual to individual. It depends upon the severity of acne at the start of the treatment. Usually, the condition shows a distinct improvement after about 4 weeks. For best results, your doctor may prescribe to use Picspot Gel regularly for several months. However, you should not use Picspot Gel for more than 12 months at any time.
Q. Does Picspot Gel lighten skin?
Picspot Gel may cause change in skin color, especially if you have dark colored skin. If you notice any change in your skin color, contact your doctor immediately.
Q. Does Picspot Gel help blackheads?
Picspot Gel works by killing the bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) that is responsible for acne. It also reduces growth of the harder outermost skin cells that block the pores of the skin to cause blackheads and whiteheads.
