Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel - 100g

Acnecide 5% Wash Gel is a skin treatment that helps to tackle acne. It can reduce the main causes of acne, helping your skin clear up.

If you’re sick and tired of blackheads, whiteheads, and other spots breaking out on your face, back, or chest, Acnecide 5% Wash Gel could be the perfect treatment to incorporate into your daily routine.

Acnecide 5% Wash Gel contains benzoyl peroxide, an antiseptic that reduces the number of bacteria on your skin, tackling one of the main causes of acne.

It typically takes around 4 weeks before it starts working and reduces your acne, but you can continue using it when your acne has improved to prevent it from coming back.

Like all medicines, Acnecide 5% Wash Gel may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects may include:

Dry skin
Skin redness
Peeling of the skin
Burning sensation
Itching
Pain or stinging of the skin
Skin irritation
Contact dermatitis
Swelling

For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.

If you notice any of the following side effects, stop using this product and speak to your healthcare provider immediately:

Extremely irritated skin
Severe redness
Severe itching
Severe peeling of the skin
Swelling of the face, mouth and eyelids

Warnings
Acnecide 5% Wash Gel may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

For external use only.

Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, inside of the nose and other sensitive areas.

Do not apply this product to damaged skin.

Avoid repeated exposure to sunlight or other UV lights, such as sunbeds.

This product can stain any coloured material, fabric, or dyed hair it comes into contact with.

Using/taking other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before using this product.

Do not use this product alongside medicines with peeling, irritant and drying effects.

You should also not use Acnecide 5% Wash Gel with other benzoyl peroxide-containing products or other acne preparations unless under your doctor's supervision.

Age restrictions
This product is not suitable for children under 12 years old.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
You should avoid using this product if you are breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any new medicine.

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.

For further information on our medication restrictions policy, please click here

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