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Acnecide Gel - 5% Benzoyl Peroxide - 30g

 
Acnecide 5% Benzoyl Peroxide gel contains the active ingredient Benzoyl peroxide which has keratolytic and antibacterial properties which have been proven effective against reducing Propionibacterium acnes which ultimately leads impacts the sebaceous glands to produce less irritant fatty acids
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  • 5% Benzoyl Peroxide
  • Keratolytic
  • Antibacterial
  • Target specific areas

Acnecide contains the active ingredient Benzoyl Peroxide at a concentration of 5%. 


Benzoyl Peroxide has been clinically proven to reduce the bacteria which cause acne by up to 95%. 

How to use

For external use only.

Adults and children:

Before each application, the skin should be cleaned and dried. 


Apply in a thin layer once or twice daily or as directed to the affected areas. 


Persons with sensitive skin should be directed to apply the gel once daily before going to bed. 


The extent of any drying or peeling may be adjusted by modifying the dosage schedule.

Side effects & Cautions

Acnecide may cause swelling and blistering of the skin, if any of these symptoms occur, medication has to be discontinued.

A mild burning sensation will probably be felt on first application and some reddening and peeling of the skin will occur within a few days. During the first weeks of treatment a sudden increase in peeling will occur in most patients. This is not harmful and will normally subside within a day or two if treatment is temporarily discontinued. If severe irritation occurs, patients should be directed to use the medication less frequently, to temporarily discontinue use or to discontinue use altogether.

Patients should be advised that excessive application will not improve efficacy, but may increase the risk of skin irritation.

Concomitant topical acne therapy should be used with caution because a possible cumulative irritancy may occur, which sometimes may be severe, especially with the use of peeling, desquamating, or abrasive agents.

Benzoyl peroxide gel should not come into contact with the eyes, mouth, angles of the nose or mucous membranes. If the preparation enters the eye, wash thoroughly with water. Caution should be exercised when applying the drug to the neck and other sensitive areas.

As Acnecide may cause increased sensitivity to sunlight, sunlamps should not be used and deliberate or prolonged exposure to sunlight or UV radiation should be avoided or minimised. When strong sunlight cannot be avoided, patients should be advised to use a sunscreen product and wear protective clothing.

Contact with any coloured material including hair and dyed fabrics may result in bleaching or discoloration.

Due to the risk of sensitisation, benzoyl peroxide gel should not be applied on damaged skin.

Patient information leaflet

You can find the patient information leaflet here