Akneroxid 5 Gel Benzoyl Peroxide – Acne Therapeutic

Akneroxid is indicated for: inflammatory and non inflammatory acne.

Dosage And Mode Of Application

Unless otherwise directed by the physician, the preparation is applied once to twice daily. However in many cases it is advisable, at least initially, to individualize the frequency of application, depending on the sensitivity of the patient’s skin.

In patients with particularly sensitive skin it is advisable to start therapy with Akneroxid 5 Gel and to apply it initially once daily before retiring. After cleansing with a medicinal detergent, Akrieroxid 5 Gel is applied sparingly to the affected cutaneous regions. Empirically the average course of treatment covers 4 to 10 weeks.

Composition

Each 100 g Akneroxid 5 Gel contains: benzoyl peroxide 5 g.

Properties

Akneroxid 5 Gel is a cosmetically satisfactory and skin-compatible preparation. Akneroxid 5 Gel has 3 mechanisms of action for the treatment of acne: mild desquamating, antibacterial and antiseborrheic action.

Desquamating effect: a positive influence is exerted on the disturbances of keratinisation occuring in the orifices of the sebaceous glands in acne.

Antibacterial effect: It inhibits the growth of propioni bacteria. Antiseborrheic effect: The quantity of sebum which is practically always increased in acne is reduced. It has mild desquamating effect which is frequently associated with a therapeutically desirable mild irritation of the skin.

Akneroxid 5 is well tolerated by the skin by virtue of the employed gel base.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to benzoyl peroxide. The risk of sensitization by benzoyl peroxide is low being less than 2%.
• Avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes.
• Avoid sun exposure after using.

Side Effects

At the beginning the effect of Akneroxid 5 Gel can be associated with a sensation of tautness and slight redness of the skin during the first days of treatment. The mild burning which occurs initially in patients with sensitive skin normally disappears during the course of treatment.

If excessive redness and burning persist for longer than five days the medicament should be discontinued and the physician consulted. In many cases treatment can be continued when these manifestations have regressed with less frequent application. Marked dryness of the skin can occasionally occur on employment of Akneroxid 5 Gel.

Special Notes

Benzoyl peroxide has a bleaching effect.

• Avoid contact with hair.
• Avoid contact with coloured fabrics. al
• Do not store Akneroxid 5 Gel above 25°C.
• Drugs should be kept carefully and out of the reach of children.

Presentation

Tube containing 20 g.

أكنيروكسيد 5 جيل – النشرة الداخلية.

AKNEROXID 5 GEL – PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET