Co-cyprindiol (63 Tablets) and Finacea 15% Gel (30g)

What Co-cyprindiol is what it is used for Co-cyprindiol contains an oestrogen and an anti-androgen Co-cyprindiol is used to treat skin conditions such as acne very oily skin and excessive hair growth in women of reproductive age Due to its contraceptive properties it should only be prescribed to you if your doctor considers that treatment with a hormonal contraceptive is appropriate You should only take Co-cyprindiol if your skin condition has not improved after use of other anti-acne treatments including topical treatments and antibiotics Androgens are hormones that stimulate hair growth and the grease glands in your skin If you produce too much androgen or if you are sensitive to the effect the grease glands may produce too much sebum This can block the grease glands which can become infected and inflamed causing acne spots Co-cyprindiol stops the androgens affecting your skin and reduces the number of androgens produced Read the patient information leaflet What Finacea is and what it is used for Finacea 15 Gel contains the active substance azelaic acid and belongs to the group of anti-acne preparations for external use on the skin Finacea is for the relief of mild to moderate papulopustular acne of the face and the treatment of papulopustular rosacea Papulopustular acne and rosacea are associated with inflamed papules and pustules Read the patient information leaflet