Acnecide 5% Gel – 60g

Acnecide Topical Aqueous Gel is a medicine used externally to treat acne, a common inflammatory skin disease. The active drug composition of this topical gel is Benzoyl Peroxide, an effective therapeutic drug.

This medicine kills the bacterium that causes acne to help achieve clear skin. In addition, it removes excess oils and dirt from the skin, thereby preventing its recurrence.

Ingredients

Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide equivalent to Benzoyl Peroxide 5% w/w. Also Contains: Docusate Sodium, Disodium Edetate, Poloxamer 182, Carbomer 940, Propylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerol, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, and purified Water.

Storage

Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze.

Preparation and Usage 

After washing with a mild cleanser and water, apply once or twice a day to the entire affected areas, or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

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Warnings

• Do not use Acnecide if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to benzoyl peroxide or any of the other ingredients in the product.  An allergic reaction may include a rash or itching.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, angles of the nose and other mucous surfaces such as the lining of your nose. If accidental contact should occur, rinse thoroughly with warm water.
• Acnecide should not be applied to damaged skin.
• This product may bleach hair and coloured fabrics including clothing, towels and bed linen. Be careful to avoid contact of the gel with these materials. Please make sure that you wash your hands thoroughly after you have used it.
• Caution should be exercised when applying Acnecide to the neck and other sensitive areas.
• Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or UV lamps.
• You should not use medicines with peeling, irritant and drying effects at the same time as Acnecide.
• Do not use Acnecide with any other acne products that are used on the skin, unless your doctor or pharmacist has told you that you can, as this may cause your skin to become red and very sore.

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or are breast-feeding, do not use this product unless your doctor has told you that you can.

Avoid using this product if you are breast-feeding unless your doctor has told you otherwise. If your doctor has recommended the use of this product while you are breast-feeding, you must not apply the gel onto your chest, this is to avoid exposure of your child to this product.

If your skin becomes severely irritated, or severe redness, itching or peeling of the skin occurs, or you experience face swelling, discontinue use immediately and consult your doctor or pharmacist.

It is normal in the first weeks to experience a feeling of skin tension, dryness or a burning, stinging or itching sensation,  and a small amount of peeling or reddening of the skin. These effects are usually mild and will go when treatment stops or the gel is applied less often.

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.