Azelik Gel 15% 15 g

A preparation for external application.

It has bacteriostatic activity against Propionibacterium acne and Staphylococcus epidermidis, reduces production of fatty acids contributing to acne. It reduces the formation of comedones. By influencing the keratinization process of epidermal cells, it suppresses the growth and activity of abnormal melanocytes that cause melasma-type hyperpigmentation. It has anti acne and depigmentation effect.

Pharmacokinetics

Assimilation

After application to the skin, it penetrates the epidermis and dermis, 3.6% of the total dose is absorbed into the systemic bloodstream.

Metabolism and excretion

Part of absorbed acid is excreted by kidneys unchanged, part – as dicarboxylic acids (C7, C5) formed as a result of beta-oxidation.

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Active ingredient

Composition

On 100 g:

Azelaic acid in terms of 100% substance 15 g.

Auxiliary substances: benzoic acid – 0.1 g, methylpyrrolidone – 4 g, squalane – 1 g, propylene glycol – 8 g, edetate disodium – 0.1 g, sodium hydroxide – 0.25 g, dimethicone 100 cst – 1 g, macrogol cetoasteryl ether – 1.4 g, carbomer interpolymer (type A) – 1.4 g, purified water – to 100 g.

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