Description
Acnecide Face Gel is an effective leave-on treatment for mild spots and facial acne. It helps to unclog pores to reduce blackheads and whiteheads, and kills up to 95% of spot-causing bacteria in just 1 week.
Contains the clinically proven active ingredient, 5% Benzoyl Peroxide, plus AC microsphere technology, which helps to absorb excess oil while releasing Glycerin to soothe and hydrate the skin. This dermatologically tested spot treatment is suitable for acne, spot and blemish-prone skin.
Acnecide Face Gel is a medicine indicated for the treatment of mild facial acne. Contains 5% Benzoyl Peroxide. Always read the label. A larger pack (30g) is available on request from online pharmacies or in-store pharmacies over the counter.
Uses / Instructions
Preparation And Usage
How to use Acnecide face gel 5%?
Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over.
After washing with a mild cleanser and water, apply Acnecide Face Gel 5% on your dried skin once or twice daily to the affected area of the face, but avoiding sensitive areas such as the eyes, mouth, nose lining and neck.
Package Type
Tube
Recycling Information
Tube - Plastic - Check Local Recycling
Warnings
Do not use Acnecide? Face Gel 5% if you:
- Have moderate acne with some inflamed red spots or pimples to severe acne with large bumps, many inflamed spots or previous scarring from acne of the face.
- Have acne on other parts of your body such as shoulders, back or chest.
- Have an allergy to any of the ingredients displayed on this pack.
In these cases please speak to your pharmacist for treatment advice.
FOR APPLICATION TO THE FACE ONLY
- If your acne gets worse while using Acnecide? Face Gel or if it does not improve within 12 weeks, it is Important that you 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 for your acne. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your pharmacist or doctor before using any medicines.
Warning: May bleach hair and dyed fabrics.
Keep out of sight and reach of children. Do not store above 25?. Do not freeze. CONTAINS: Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide equivalent to Benzoyl peroxide 5% w/w, docusate sodium, disodium edetate, poloxamer 182, carbomer 940, propylene glycol (E1520), acrylates copolymer, glycerol, colloidal anhydrous silica, sodium hydroxide and purified water.
Side Effects
See packaging/patient information leaflet for details.
Ingredients
Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide equivalent to Benzoyl peroxide 5% w/w, Docusate Sodium, Disodium Edetate, Poloxamer 182, Carbomer 940, Propylene Glycol (E1520), Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerol, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Sodium Hydroxide and Purified Water
