Benzac 50 mg/G Gel, 40 g

It is a medicated gel formulated with benzoyl peroxide, an active ingredient that acts as an antimicrobial agent that softens and desquamates the outermost layer of the skin.

It is used for washing and treating skin with moderate acne vulgaris.

Intended for use on adults and adolescents over 12 years of age.

Not indicated for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, unless previously recommended by a doctor.

Apply 1 or 2 times a day on the affected areas. It is particularly suitable for larger areas of the body (back and chest).

Pre-moisten the skin of the area to be treated and wash the area to be treated with the gel for 1 to 5 minutes.

Do not use Benzac wash gel if you are allergic to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

Caution should be exercised when applying to sensitive skin and avoid getting into the eyes, mouth or nostrils and other sensitive areas of the body and should not be used on damaged skin.

Benzac Wash may cause side effects, as with all medicines, which does not mean that everyone will experience them. In this case, as a topical cream, adverse reactions occur at the site of application and are usually reversible by reducing the frequency of application or stopping treatment.

• Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):- Skin dryness, peeling, burning sensation and redness of the skin.

• Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): Skin irritation, pain and itching.

• Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): Allergic contact dermatitis.

• Adverse effects of unknown frequency (frequency cannot be known from available information): swelling of the face, allergic reactions including application site hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis, photosensitivity reaction.

The active substance is benzoyl peroxide. Each gram of Benzac wash gel contains 50 mg of benzoyl peroxide. The other excipients are: acrylate copolymer, glycerol, carbomer 940, sodium C14 - C16 olefin sulphonate, sodium hydroxide and purified water.

Benzac wash is a white gel formulated with a special active ingredient for the treatment of acne vulgaris.

It is normal for peeling to occur during the first weeks of treatment; this effect is not harmful and usually disappears within 1 or 2 days after temporary cessation of treatment.

Excessive exposure to sunlight and UV lamps should be avoided.

Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.

The prices of non-prescription medicines are set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy this medicine at a discount of 10%, which is the maximum allowed by law.