Acnecide Face Wash 5% 50g

• Treatment of mild acne of the face
• Contains 5% Benzoyl Peroxide
• Kills up to 95% of spot-causing bacteria
• Absorbs excess oil
• Releases glycerine to hydrate the skin

Acnecide Face Wash is indicated for the treatment of mild acne. Contains 5% benzoyl peroxide. Always read the label. 

Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over: Apply once or twice daily to cover the affected skin areas. Wet the area to be treated, apply the preparation to the hands and wash the affected area with the gel. Contact time with the skin should be 1 to 2 minutes followed by thorough rinsing with water and drying.

Do not use with other acne treatments and benzoyl peroxide products unless advised by your doctor.

If your acne gets worse while using Acnecide Face Wash or if it does not improve within 12 weeks, it is important that you see your pharmacist or doctor for advice. Undertreatment of some forms of acne may sometimes result in scarring. Your pharmacist or doctor will be able to recommend an alternative treatment for your acne.

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, planning to have a baby, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

Try to avoid exposure to strong sunlight whilst using Acnecide Face Wash. If exposure is unavoidable, use a suitable sunscreen and apply the treatment in the evening.

If your skin becomes severely irritated, or severe redness, itching or peeling of the skin occurs, discontinue use immediately and consult your pharmacist or doctor

This product may bleach hair and coloured fabrics including clothing, towels and bed linen. Be careful to avoid contact of the Face Wash with these materials. Please make sure that you wash your hands thoroughly after you have used it.