Description
This medicine is sold under the discretion of a Well Pharmacist.
You will be required to answer a few short questions to ensure this medicine is suitable for you.
An effective wash off treatment for mild-moderate acne on face, back or chest. Contains the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide which reduces spots by killing up to 95% of spot-causing bacteria in 1 week.The formulation combines the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide with a microsphere technology which helps absorb excess oil while releasing glycerine to help soothe + hydrate the skin.
- Treatment of acne on the face, chest or back
- Contains 5% Benzoyl Peroxide
- Kills up to 95% of spot-causing bacteria in 1 week
- Absorbs excess oil, helps unblock pores
- Releases glycerine to help soothe + hydrate the skin
- Medicated treatment wash format- may be useful when treating larger affected areas including back and chest.
How to Use
- Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel should be used once or twice daily, over the affected skin areas.
- Wet the area to be treated - Wash hands before use and place a small amount of Acnecide Wash Gel on to the hands to wash the affected area.
- Contact time with the skin should be 1 to 2 minutes followed by thorough rinsing with water and drying.
- After use, wash hands thoroughly and replace cap tightly.
- When you first use Acnecide Face Wash Gel apply the once daily on alternate days, in the evening before going to bed.
- You may feel mild burning and notice slight reddening and peeling of the skin during the first few days. If you have more severe redness, burning, irritation and peeling then you should stop treatment and let your skin go back to normal before restarting treatment.
- If Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel does not affect your skin, or you have only mild burning and slight reddening and peeling after 2-3 days of use, you can apply twice a day, in the morning and evening. If this causes more skin symptoms (burning, irritation, redness, peeling) then you should go back to using it only once a day. If your skin becomes or remains more severely irritated after stopping, you should speak to your doctor.
Warnings
Always read the leaflet in the pack before using Acnecide treatments. Among other important information, it tells you how to start using it, when not to use it, what to expect, and what to do if side effects occur.
Do not use this product with other acne treatments and benzoyl peroxide products, unless advised by your doctor.
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. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly and rinse surfaces (e.g. the sink) after you have used it.
Avoid use of skincare products with exfoliating acids/ingredients (eg AHA’s, BHA’s Retinol etc.) or physical scrubs at the same time as using Acnecide treatments. Benzoyl peroxide already provides an exfoliant effect.
If your acne gets worse while using an Acnecide treatment or if it does not improve within 12 weeks, it is important to see your pharmacist or doctor for advice. Undertreatment of some forms of acne may sometimes result in scarring. Your pharmacist or doctor will be able to recommend an alternative treatment to manage your acne.
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, planning to have a baby, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Try to avoid exposure to strong sunlight whilst using Acnecide treatments. If exposure is unavoidable, use a suitable sunscreen and apply the treatment in the evening.
Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide equivalent to Benzoyl Peroxide 5% w/w
Other Ingredients: Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerol, Carbomer 940, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Hydroxide (for pH adjustment), and purified water
See patient information leaflet for more information
