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Product details
This Medicine is sold by BOOTS UK LIMITED at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
Unfortunately, next day home delivery is unavailable for this product.
Please note that you must be in to sign for this delivery.
We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore a Boots pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.
Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.
Acnecide is used to effectively treat your spots.
Acnecide Gel is an effective leave on treatment for acne which can be used on face, chest and back.
It contains active ingredient benzoyl peroxide which effectively kills up to 95% of bacteria causing spots. In addition, it contains microsphere technology which helps absorb excess oil while releasing glycerine to hydrate the skin.
Acnecide Gel is indicated for the treatment of acne. Contains 5% benzoyl peroxide. Always read the label.
Suitable for
Adults and children.
Age Restriction
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
After washing with a mild cleanser and water, apply ACNECIDE 5 once or twice a day to the entire affected areas, or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Gently wash your skin and pat your skin dry. Apply a thin layer of the gel once or twice a day to all the affected areas of the face. Use a non-cosmogonic moisturiser after application to help to reduce any irritation the treatment can cause
Hazards and Cautions
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
For external use only.
Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, angles of the nose and other sensitive areas or damaged skin.
May bleach hair and dyed fabrics.
Storage
Do not store above 25°C.
Do not freeze.
Precautions
- This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
- Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Active ingredients
Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide equivalent to Benzoyl Peroxide 5% w/w,
Also Contains: Docusate Sodium, Disodium Edetate, Poloxamer 182, Carbomer 940, Propylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerol, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, and Urified Water.
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