Comparing Azelaic Acid Topical vs Niacinamide Topical
| Azelaic acid topical | Niacinamide topical |
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| Azelaic acid topical | Niacinamide topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Rosacea, Acne. Azelaic acid topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Dermatological Disorders. Niacinamide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Azelaic acid topical | |||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Azelaic acid topical has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 126 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Azelex, Finacea, Finevin | Dht-X Scalp T | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Azelaic acid topical:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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September 13, 1995 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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