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AZELEX® (azelaic acid cream) 20% contains azelaic acid, a naturally occurring saturated dicarboxylic acid.

Structural Formula: HOOC-(CH2)7-COOH
Chemical Name: 1,7- heptanedicarboxylic acid
Empirical Formula: C9H16O4
Molecular Weight: 188.22

Active Ingredient: Each gram of AZELEX® contains azelaic acid 0.2 gm (20% w/w).

Inactive Ingredients: cetearyl octanoate, glycerin, glyceryl stearate and cetearyl alcohol and cetyl palmitate and cocoglycerides, PEG-5 glyceryl stearate, propylene glycol and purified water. Benzoic acid is present as a preservative.

Brand Name: Azelex
Generic Name: Azelaic Acid Cream

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