• Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent). Salicylic acid causes shedding of the outer layer of skin.
• It treats pimples (acne) by penetrating into the skin and killing acne-causing bacteria. It additionally reduces oil production in the skin, replenishes acne-prone skin, and it also keeps your pores open.

Salicylic acid topical (for the skin) is used in the treatment of acne, dandruff, seborrhea, or psoriasis, and to remove corns, calluses, and warts.

• Skin irritation,
• Hypersensitivity,
• Dry skin,
• Erythema (skin redness)

• This medicine should not be used to treat genital warts, warts on the face, warts with hair growing from them, warts in the nose or mouth, moles, or birthmarks.
• It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Use protective measures like sunscreen or wear protective clothing. 
• Inform your doctor if you notice unusual dryness, redness and peeling of the skin.
• Do not apply to open wounds or irritated skin.

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid. It helps the skin to renew itself more
quickly and therefore reduces pimple and blackhead formation.  It also helps to kill
the bacteria that cause acne and rosacea.

Azelaic Acid is used to treat mild-to-moderate acne (pimples). It is used to relieve
symptoms such as bumps, lesions, redness, etc. associated with different forms of
acne.

 Application site redness, itching, and burning
 Dry skin
 Tenderness of skin
 Stinging sensation at application site
 Sudden swelling of eyelids, face, throat, tongue
 Difficulty in swallowing
 Difficulty in breathing.

 If you have sensitive skin, you should apply Azelaic acid only once a day for
the first week of treatment and then proceed to twice daily applications.
 Before applying the cream/gel, clean the skin thoroughly with plain water
and make it dry.
 Avoid contact with eyes, mouth or other inner skin layers (mucous
membranes). In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with large
amounts of cold water.
 Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
 This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from asthma
due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
 Frequent use of this medicine may alter the skin tone in and around the area
of application.  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of
age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.