BENZAKNEN 5% gel, 40 g

Instructions for use for BENZAKNEN 5% gel, 40 g

Benzaknen 5% Gel is a medicine used to treat mild to moderate acne. It is used in adolescents (12 years and older) and adults. The gel contains the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide, which has antibacterial properties and regulates excess sebum production and skin keratinisation. This relieves inflammation and impurities of the skin, such as pimples, blackheads and inflammatory lesions. The gel should be applied thinly to the affected areas of the skin after the skin has been cleansed. The duration of use is usually 4-12 weeks. Side effects may include local irritation such as dryness, tightness, flaking, burning and itching. The gel should be kept away from children and stored at room temperature. Other important notes are that excessive UV-radiation should be avoided and, if necessary, interactions with other medicines should be noted. The commercial form of Benzaknen 5% Gel is a tube containing 25g of gel. Source: Package leaflet Benzaknen 5% Gel