Acnecide contains the active ingredient Benzoyl peroxide which works against the bacteria that causes acne. Acne appears as blackheads and whiteheads which people often refer to as spots or pimples. Acne of the face, chest or back maybe treated with Acnecide gel. 

Acnecide (Benzoyl Peroxide) 5% Gel

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Acnecide contains the active ingredient Benzoyl peroxide in a gel form, which is a proven treatment for acne. Acnecide is for external use only. 

Acnecide (Benzoyl peroxide) works by killing the bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes, one of the main causes of acne. 

A clinical review that was published in 2020 shows proven effectiveness of Benzoyl peroxide for treatment of Acne, even when compared to other available treatments such as Salicylic acid and some antibiotics. 

Apply the gel in a thin layer once or twice a day to all the affected areas. If you have sensitive skin apply the gel once daily before going to bed. 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. 

Please read the patient information leaflet for full instructions.  

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, Pain or stinging of the skin

Uncommon: (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

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

Please visit the product’s Patient Information Leaflet for a complete list of possible side effects. Note possible means that not everyone will get affected and not all side-effects may appear in one person.

If you experience any side effects, you must stop using Acnecide and consult your doctor or pharmacist. You can always contact your pharmacist at My Private Pharmacist during our pharmacy opening hours for further advice.

In case of any severe and potentially life threatening events, always call 999 and seek urgent medical care.

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Acnecide (Benzoyl Peroxide) 5% Gel