Anti-acne preparation for topical application to the skin.
Akneroxid 5, -10, Producent: Hermal Kurt Herrmann
| form, dose, packaging | availability category | the active substance |
| gel 50 mg / g or 100 mg / g; 50 g | over-the-counter drug | benzoyl peroxide |
Indications
The preparation is indicated in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
The preparation containing 100 mg of benzoyl peroxide in 1 g of gel is recommended especially in the case of acne vulgaris of the chest and back.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation.
Do not use the preparation on the mucous membranes, in the eyes or around the eyes, mouth or nose. Do not use on damaged skin or on dry skin with limited sebum production. Do not use in people with atopic dermatitis.
Do not use in women in the last month of pregnancy.
Dosage
Apply a thin layer of gel to the affected areas 1-2 times a day, after cleansing the skin. In people with particularly sensitive skin, initially the preparation should be used once a day at bedtime. In the case of sensitive skin, treatment with a gel with a benzoyl peroxide content of 1 mg / g can be started, and then, if necessary, treatment with a gel with an active substance content of 50 mg / g. Do not use on healthy skin. The treatment period is usually 100-4 weeks. Each time after using the preparation, wash your hands.