Medicine by its Russian trade name
Finacea (Скинорен) and alternatives in France
In France azelaic acid is sold as Finacea. It has the same active ingredient as Скинорен; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Azelaic acid is a topical treatment for rosacea and acne. In France the azelaic acid gel is sold as Finacea.
- Packages in the catalog
- 1 package
- Forms
- Gel
- Dispensing in France
- Prescription only
- Supply in France
- No shortages reported by ANSM
Forms and strengths in France
According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.
Alternatives to Finacea: medicines with the same active ingredient
Medicines registered in France with the same active ingredients (azelaic acid), according to the official BDPM catalog. Strengths, forms and excipients may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Active ingredient
Why Скинорен may be missing from Russian pharmacies
A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.
Prescription
In France Finacea is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.
How to get a consultation about Finacea
- 1. Find a medicine
Search by name, active ingredient or code. Information comes from BDPM, the official French medicines database.
- 2. Build a list
Add the medicines you have questions about to your consultation list and set the quantities.
- 3. Send a request
Choose how to reach you: email, Telegram, WhatsApp or phone. No account needed.
- 4. Get a manager’s reply
A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
Questions and answers
Where can I find Скинорен if Russian pharmacies have none?
In France Finacea is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 1 package. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
How much does Finacea cost in France?
BDPM has no reference price for these packages. A manager gives a guide and the terms; the consultation is free.
What alternatives to Finacea exist in France?
BDPM lists medicines with the same active ingredients (azelaic acid): Finacea, Skinoren. Strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Is a prescription needed for Finacea?
Yes, in France Finacea is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.
Is Finacea the same as Скинорен?
Finacea is a French medicine with the same active ingredient (azelaic acid). Excipients, strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 2 November 2026.