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Topical gel for the symptomatic local treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age.
Contains 60 gr.
It is a medicine for thesymptomatic local treatment of moderate acne vulgaris. It hasantimicrobial and sebostatic (oil-regulating) activity , and is able to stop the growth of Propionibacterium acne, the micro-organism that causes acne.
It comes in a 60g tube pack.
Suitable for use inadults and adolescents from 12 years of age.
After washing the affected area with soap and water, apply a small amount of Peroxiben once or twice a daywith the fingertips, depending on the intensity of the process and the tolerance of the skin.
Itis advisable to start treatment with Peroxiben 25 mg/g gel and to switch to Peroxiben 50 mg/g gel or 100 mg/g gel after 3 to 4 weeks or earlier if good tolerance to Peroxiben 25 mg/g gel is established .
Improvement can usually be observed after 4-6 weeks of treatment. However, longer use may be necessary.
Do not use Peroxiben:
On damaged or eczematous skin, or on cuts or abrasions due to possible risk of absorption. Avoid contact with eyes, lips, mouth, nostrils, mucous membranes, or sensitive areas of the neck. In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with water.
The use of Peroxiben may cause discolouration of hair and certain dyed or coloured fabrics.
During the first application you will probably notice slight burning, and some reddening and peeling of the skin.
During the first few weeks of treatment, there is a sudden increase in peeling in most patients. It will usually subside within a day or two if treatment is temporarily discontinued. To prevent this effect, it is recommended to start the treatment on a small area and extend it to the affected area after a few days.
In case of slight irritation, applications should be spaced out.
If irritation persists or is severe, discontinue use of Peroxiben, and carefully clean the skin with soap and water. If irritation continues after discontinuation of treatment, consult your doctor.
Likeall medicines ,Peroxiben can cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them.
Itis very commonfor the patientto feel a slight burning sensation with the first application and for moderate redness, dryness and flaking of the skin to appear after a few days.During the first weeks of treatment, a sudden increase in scaling, redness, itching and pruritus (itching) may occur in most patients; this is not harmful and usually disappears within a day or two if treatment is temporarily discontinued.
In rare cases , allergic dermatitis may be observed.
The active substance in Peroxiben is benzoylperoxide . Specifically, each gram of gel contains 100 mg of benzoyl peroxide . The other excipients are: glycerol (E-422), aloe vera carbomergel , acrylic copolymer, simethicone, sodium hydroxide (E-524), disodiumedetate, sodiumdioctylsulphosuccinate and purified water.
Do not use this medicine without the advice of a health care professional.
Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions about this product, please contact our team of pharmaceutical experts.
The price of non-prescription medicines is set by law. However, at Farmaciasdirect you can buy Peroxiben at a 10% discount, which is the legal maximum allowed.
