Acnecide Face Gel Spot Treatment Gel, 15g

  • Treatment of mild acne of the face
  • Kills up to 95% of bacteria that cause spots
  • Contains 5% Benzoyl Peroxide
  • Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over

  • Treatment of mild acne of the face
  • Contains 5% Benzoyl Peroxide
  • Kills up to 95% of bacteria that cause spots
  • Absorbs excess oil
  • Releases glycerine to hydrate the skin

Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over

 


£5.69

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  • Treatment of mild acne of the face
  • Contains 5% Benzoyl Peroxide
  • Kills up to 95% of bacteria that cause spots
  • Absorbs excess oil
  • Releases glycerine to hydrate the skin
Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over 

Acnecide Face Gel Spot Treatment Gel, 15g

 What Acnecide Face Gel Spot Treatment Gel is and what it is used for

  • Acnecide Face Gel contains the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide which kills the bacteria (germs) known as Propionibacterium acnes, one of the main causes of acne and spots
  • Acnecide Face Gel is for the treatment of mild acne on the face, in adults and adolescents 12 years and over. Mild acne appears as predominately blackheads and whiteheads and there are few or no spots and pimples and no inflamed spots. Please take a look at the diagrams below showing the different types of acne

Patient Information Leaflet

What yo need to know about Acne / Spot Treatment

 

Brand

Acnecide

Acnecide’s Medicinal Treatments are specifically targeted to kill up to 95% of that pesky bacteria that causes spots. Reduce bacteria – reduce spots!Acnecide is on-hand to help boost your skin confidence with a range of targeted Medicinal Treatments and Daily Cosmetic Skincare products that are designed for spot-prone skin.

How To Use

Acnecide Gel How to use

Adults and children

Acnecide gel is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

Unless your doctor or pharmacist has told you otherwise

  • Wash the affected area with a mild skin cleanser and water, and gently pat your skin dry.
  • Apply the Acnecide gel once or twice a day to all the affected areas.

Any drying or peeling which may occur to your skin may be reduced if you alter the number of times you apply, i.e. to once a day or once every two days, until your skin adjusts to the product.

You should try to avoid exposure to strong sunlight while using Acnecide. If exposure is unavoidable, use a suitable sunscreen lotion and apply Acnecide in the evening. Remember to wash the affected area before use.

How long you will have to use Acnecide will depend on how quickly your condition improves. After you have used it for one month, you should see your doctor or pharmacist again. He or she can then check the improvement of your condition.

You should start treatment with the lower strength product. Provided your skin tolerates the lower strength gel, your doctor or pharmacist may recommend continued treatment with a higher strength gel to further help clear your acne.

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.

Ingredients

Acnecide Gel Ingredients

Benzoyl Peroxide, Docusate Sodium, Disodium Edetate, Glycerol, Propylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Poloxamer 182, Carbomer 940, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Sodium Hydroxide and Purified Water.

Warning / Cautions

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.

This product contains propylene glycol which may cause skin irritation.

If you should accidentally use too much gel, you may find that your skin becomes irritated. Wash off as much as you can, and when the irritation has gone down, start using it again as directed.

In the rare event that you accidentally swallow any of this product, seek medical advice.

Don’t worry if you forget to use your gel at the right time. When you remember, start using the product again, in the same way as before.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Like all medicines, Acnecide can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

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.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use Acnecide after the expiry date which is stated on the tube and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze.

Store the closed tube away from direct heat.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

STOP using Acnecide Face Gel and tell your doctor immediately if you develop a severe allergic reaction. Signs of severe allergic reaction may include:

  • Raised and itchy rash (hives)
  • Swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue or mouth (angioedema), having difficulty in breathing
  • Fainting

Acnecide Face Gel may cause the following side effects:

Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people

  • Dry skin
  • Skin redness
  • Peeling of the skin
  • Burning sensation of the skin

Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people

  • Itching of the skin (pruritus)
  • Pain of the skin (pain, stinging)
  • Skin irritation (irritant contact dermatitis)

Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people

  • Allergic contact dermatitis (redness, inflammation, bumps, dry and cracked, or a burn-like rash on the skin at the site of exposure).

These symptoms are usually reversible if the treatment is reduced in frequency or discontinued.

If your skin becomes severly irritated, or severe redness, itching or peeling of the skin occurs, discontinue use immediately and consult your pharmacist or doctor.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

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