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Compare Finacea vs. Tindamax

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Key takeaways

Finacea (azelaic acid) and Tindamax (tinidazole) are used to treat different conditions and work in different ways. Azelaic acid, available as a gel, foam, and cream, is used to treat mild to moderate acne and rosacea by blocking the growth of certain bacteria on your skin and reducing inflammation. It is applied topically twice daily. On the other hand, Tindamax is an oral antibiotic used to treat bacterial and parasitic infections such as bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis. It works by damaging the genetic material in bacteria and parasites. It's typically taken once a day. While Finacea can cause skin irritation and dryness, Tindamax can cause a metallic taste in your mouth and nausea, and it has a serious interaction with alcohol. Additionally, Tindamax is available as a lower-cost generic medication, whereas Finacea can be more expensive.

  • Azelaic acid (Finacea)
    Tinidazole (Tindamax)
  • Azelaic acid (Finacea)
    Tinidazole (Tindamax)

  • Summary of Finacea vs. Tindamax

    Summary for Dicarboxylic acid
    Prescription only

    Azelaic acid (Finacea) is a dicarboxylic acid. It's a topical medication used to treat mild-to-moderate rosacea in adults. It works by easing skin redness and inflammation. Azelaic acid (Finacea) is applied to the skin twice daily, in the morning and evening. This medication comes as a gel and foam. Some side effects of azelaic acid (Finacea) include mild burning, tingling, and itching. It's available as brand name and generic medications.

    Summary for Nitroimidazole antibiotic
    Prescription only

    Tinidazole (Tindamax) is an oral antibiotic. It's used to treat certain bacterial and parasitic infections, including bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis, in adults and children. Tinidazole (Tindamax) is taken by mouth, typically once a day. It can also be crushed and added into cherry syrup for those with trouble swallowing. Some common side effects of this medication include bitter taste in the mouth and nausea. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking and for 3 days after stopping tinidazole (Tindamax) because doing so can cause flushing, headache, and nausea.

  • Indications of Finacea vs. Tindamax

    Indications for
    •Treatment of papules and pustules in adults with mild-to-moderate rosacea
    Indications for
    •Trichomoniasis ("trich")
    •Giardiasis (parasitic gut infection)
    •Amebiasis (parasitic gut infection)
    •Bacterial vaginosis (BV)

  • Pros and Cons of Finacea vs. Tindamax

    Pros and Const for Dicarboxylic acid
    Pros
    •Available as a gel and foam
    •Applied to the skin; convenient for people who don't like pills
    •Can wear cosmetics after it dries
    Cons
    •Might take months to see improvement
    •Can cause skin irritation, such as burning or dryness
    •Can cause skin color to lighten
    Pros and Const for Nitroimidazole antibiotic
    Pros
    •Available as a lower-cost generic medication
    •Can be used to treat different types of bacterial and parasitic infections
    •Only taken once a day or as an one-time dose
    Cons
    •Serious interaction with alcohol
    •Can cause metallic or bitter taste in mouth
    •Not recommended to breastfeed during treatment and for 3 days after your last dose

  • Common Side Effects of Finacea vs. Tindamax

    Common Side Effects for

    Finacea foam

    •Pain (6%)
    •Itching (3%)

    Finacea gel

    •Burning, stinging, tingling (4-16%)
    •Itching (1-6%)
    •Scaly or dry skin (1-5%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Metallic or bitter taste (4-6%)
    •Nausea (3-5%)
    •Poor appetite (2-3%)
    •Belly cramps (1-2%)
    •Vomiting (1-2%)
    •Weakness (1-2%)
    •Constipation (1%)
    •Dizziness (1%)
    •Headache (1%)

  • Warnings of Finacea vs. Tindamax

    Common Side Effects for
    •Loss of skin color
    •Eye and mouth irritation
    •Worsening asthma (gel only)
    •Flammable (foam only)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Possible risk of cancer
    •Brain and nerve problems
    •Risk of fungal infection
    •Lower blood cell counts
    •Risk of drug resistance
    •Interaction with other medications

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