Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel 100g

What is Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel

Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel contains the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide which kills the bacteria germs known as Propionibacterium acnes, one of the main causes of acne. Acnecide Wash 5% w/w 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. Use this wash once or twice a day to reduce one of the main causes of acne and help your skin to clear up.

What is Acne

Acne appears as blackheads and whiteheads which people often refer to as pimples or spots. Acne of the face, chest or back may be treated with Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel.

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Key features of Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel

• Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel helps to reduce the effects of acne
• Active ingredient benzoyl peroxide
• For the treatment of mild acne on the face, in adults and adolescents 12 years and over
• Attacks the bacteria germs known as Propionibacterium acnes

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Avoid contact of the face wash with the eyes, mouth, angles of the nose or other very sensitive areas of the body. If the preparation enters the eye, wash thoroughly with water.

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using Acnecide Face Wash if you are unsure if your spots are acne or not. If you are worried or upset about your acne, even if it is mild, you should consult your pharmacist or doctor for advice. Acne can be associated with increased risk of depression, anxiety, poor self-image and poor self-esteem. If you experience any of these psychological effects, please consult your doctor for professional advice. Acnecide Face Wash should not be applied to damaged skin. Acnecide Fash Wash can cause increased sensitivity to sunlight, therefore excessive exposure to sunlight should be avoided. Sunbeds should not be used whilst using Acnecide Fash Wash. Avoid contact of the face wash with any coloured material including hair and dyed fabrics as it may result in bleaching or disco Acnecide Face Wash may cause swelling and blistering of the skin. If these symptoms occur, use of the product should be discontinued, and you should see your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

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

STOP using Acnecide Face Wash 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 Wash 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.

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.