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Finacea (azelaic acid) Doxycycline Metronidazole topical
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Finacea (azelaic acid) Doxycycline Metronidazole topical
Prescription only

Prescribed for Rosacea. Finacea may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Doxycycline is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide range of infections. However, it is not usually recommended for children aged less than eight or pregnant women in the last half of their... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Rosacea, Bacterial Vaginosis, Perioral Dermatitis, Balanoposthitis. Metronidazole topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Finacea has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 82 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect.

Doxycycline has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 1635 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect.

Metronidazole topical has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 344 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% 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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Drug Class
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 50 gram(s)
Strength 15%
Per unit* $8.44
Cost* $422.00

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Quantity 2 tablet
Strength hyclate 100 mg
Per unit* $6.37
Cost* $12.73

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Quantity 55 gram(s)
Strength 1%
Per unit* $1.76
Cost* $96.59

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Dosage Forms
  • Topical foam
  • Topical gel
  • Injectable powder for injection
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral delayed release capsule
  • Oral delayed release tablet
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Topical cream
  • Topical gel
  • Topical lotion
  • Vaginal gel
  • Vaginal gel with applicator
Brand Names
Other azelaic acid brands include: Azelex, Finevin Acticlate, Adoxa, Adoxa CK, Adoxa Pak, Adoxa TT, Alodox, Avidoxy, Doryx, Doryx MPC, Doxy 100, Doxy 200, Doxy-Caps, Doxy-D, LymePak, Mondoxyne NL, Monodox, Morgidox, Okebo, Oracea, Oraxyl, Targadox, Uracil, Vibramycin View more MetroCream, MetroGel, MetroGel-Vaginal, MetroLotion, Noritate, Nuvessa, Rosaclear, Rosadan, Vandazole View more
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

23 hours

N/A
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Finacea:

  • 2 moderate drug interactions (11 brand and generic names)

A total of 223 drugs are known to interact with Doxycycline:

  • 22 major drug interactions (60 brand and generic names)
  • 196 moderate drug interactions (2214 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (21 brand and generic names)

A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with Metronidazole topical:

  • 1 major drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
  • 7 moderate drug interactions (26 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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.
  • Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during... View more
Disease Interactions

No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
First Approval Date

December 24, 2002

December 05, 1967

November 22, 1988
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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