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Zelik Cream contains 'Azelaic acid, an antibacterial medication used to treat acne (pimples) and rosacea. It kills bacteria, reduces inflammation and unplugs blocked pores. Zelik Cream acts as a bactericidal agent and kills the bacteria that causes acne. It also has keratolytic (removes warts, calluses and other lesions), comedolytic (inhibits the formation of blemishes), and anti-oxidant activity.
Your doctor may advise the initial dose as once daily in the evening. The dose may be increased to twice or thrice daily in the morning and evening.
Zelik Cream usually improves your skin condition in four weeks of treatment. If you notice no improvement after a month of treatment, please reach out to your doctor. For best results, the doctor may advise you to use Zelik Cream regularly for several months.
It is advised to limit the use of products that contain large amounts of alcohol (astringents, shaving creams or after-shave lotions), hair removal products, and products containing lime or spices if you are using Zelik Cream.
Zelik Cream works by killing the bacteria responsible for acne. It also clears the pores of the skin and helps in reducing blackheads and whiteheads.
It is not recommended to use Zelik Cream for the treatment of melasma. Zelik Cream is only useful in treating acne, rosacea and its associated conditions.
Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
No interaction was found/established.
Pregnancy
Caution
Please consult your doctor before using Zelik Cream if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
Caution
There are limited studies on how Zelik Cream affects the breastfed infants. Please consult your doctor before using Zelik Cream if you are breastfeeding. If you need to apply the cream or lotion on your breasts, don't do this shortly before giving a feed.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Zelik Cream usually does not interfere with your driving ability and is safe to use.
Liver
Caution
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Zelik Cream.
Kidney
Caution
Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Zelik Cream.
Children
Caution
Zelik Cream is not recommended for use in children as the safety and efficacy is not established.
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About Zelik Cream
Zelik Cream belongs to the class of 'anti-acne medication', primarily used to treat acne (pimples) and rosacea (redness and visible blood vessels on the face). Zelik Cream has antibacterial, keratolytic (removes warts, calluses and other lesions), comedolytic (inhibits the formation of blemishes), and anti-oxidant activity. It is used to clear bumps, lesions, and swelling caused by rosacea. Acne is a skin condition caused when the hair follicles are plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It can cause whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness, flushing, and pimples on the face.
Zelik Cream contains 'Azelaic acid,' which is a bactericidal (kills bacteria) agent. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of microbial cellular proteins. Zelik Cream clears the pores of bacteria that cause irritation and breakouts. It reduces inflammation making acne less visible, less red, and less irritated. Zelik Cream also helps the skin renew itself and reduces pimple and blackhead formation.
Zelik Cream is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, eyelids, lips, mouth and nose. If the medicine comes in contact with any of these areas, rinse with water immediately. Common side effects of Zelik Cream include dryness, peeling, burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor’s advice.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Zelik Cream or its components that may cause skin irritation. Zelik Cream can make the skin change colour, especially when the skin is dark in colour. Please limit the use of products that contain large amounts of alcohol (astringents, shaving creams or after-shave lotions), hair removal products, and products containing lime or spices while using Zelik Cream. Keep Zelik Cream away from flames and extreme heat. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother.
Uses of Zelik Cream
Medicinal Benefits
Zelik Cream treats acne (pimples) and rosacea (redness and visible blood vessels on the face). It contains 'Azelaic acid', a dicarboxylic acid with antibacterial, keratolytic (removes warts, calluses and other lesions), comedolytic (inhibiting the formation of blemishes), and anti-oxidant activity. Zelik Cream is bactericidal and inhibits the synthesis of microbial cellular proteins. It clears the pores of bacteria that cause irritation and breakouts. It also reduces inflammation making acne less visible, less red, and less irritated. Zelik Cream also helps the skin renew itself and reduces pimple and blackhead formation.
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Side Effects of Zelik Cream
Drug Warnings
Do not use Zelik Cream if you are allergic to Zelik Cream or any of its components. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting Zelik Cream. Zelik Cream can make the skin change colour especially when the skin is dark in colour. It is recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Do not apply Zelik Cream on the irritated and sunburned skin. Please limit the use of products that contain large amounts of alcohol (astringents, shaving creams or after-shave lotions), hair removal products, and products containing lime or spices while using Zelik Cream. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Zelik Cream.
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Consult your dermatologist if you do not notice any improvement after 4-6 weeks of treatment with Zelik Cream.
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