Moderate acne vulgaris

Active Ingredient: Benzoyl peroxide

Indication for Benzoyl peroxide

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 - 65 years old)

Benzoyl peroxide is indicated for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

1-2 spreads daily

Route of admnistration

Cutaneous

Defined daily dose

2 {spreads}

Dosage regimen

1 {spreads} 2 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

Apply a thin film to the whole of the affected area once or twice daily, preferably after washing and drying the skin. The patient should start with one application daily, preferably in the evening, and then gradually increase to two times daily (morning and evening) if tolerated.

If excessive dryness or peeling occurs, frequency of application should be reduced or application temporarily interrupted at the physicians instructions or according to patient tolerability.

Maximum lesion reduction may be expected after approximately eight to twelve weeks of drug use. Continued use is normally required to maintain a clinical response.

Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide

Benzoyl peroxide is a highly lipophilic, oxidising agent with keratolytic and bacteriocidal effects. The effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne vulgaris is primarily attributable to its antibacterial activity, especially with respect to Propionibacterium acnes. Benzoyl peroxide is also believed to be effective in the treatment of acne on account of its anti-inflammatory and mild keratolytic properties.

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