Acnecide Face Wash Spot Treatment with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide - 50g

Acnecide 5% Wash Gel is a skin treatment that helps to tackle mild acne on your face. Use this wash once or twice a day to reduce one of the main causes of acne and help your skin to clear up. If you’re sick and tired of blackheads, whiteheads, and other spots breaking out on your face, Acnecide Face Wash could be the perfect treatment to work into your daily routine.

Do not use Acnecide Face Wash if you are allergic to benzoyl peroxide or any of the other listed ingredients. For external use only, avoid contact with eyes, mouth, inside of the nose, or other sensitive areas. Do not apply to damaged skin. Avoid repeated exposure to sunlight or other UV lights, such as sunbeds, while using this product. This product can stain any coloured material, fabric, or dyed hair it comes into contact with, always use with care.

Does Acnecide Face wash have any side effects?
Like all medications, Acnecide Face Wash can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. If you experience any of the following side effects, stop use and speak to your doctor or pharmacist immediately:

Skin becomes extremely irritated
Severe redness
Severe itching
Severe peeling of the skin
Swelling of the face, mouth, eyelids, etc.
Other side effects you may experience include:

Dry skin
Skin redness
Peeling of the skin
Burning sensation
Itching
Pain or stinging of the skin
Skin irritation, contact dermatitis
Swelling face
If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product, stop use and speak to your doctor or pharmacist. For more information about reporting the side effects of medication, please see the MHRA’s Yellow Card Scheme.

Consult your doctor before use if you are taking any other medicines or if you have a health condition not mentioned in the patient information leaflet.

Always read the patient information leaflet before use.

May cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how your body reacts to this treatment.

Do not take more than one tablet in any 24 hours.

This medicine must not be taken by women.

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If you are concerned about addiction of 'over the counter' medication we urge you to visit the below links for professional help and advice

• NHS - Help & Advice on Drug Addiction
• Talk To Frank - Drug Addiction Help & Support