Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) Revision Year: 2022 Publisher: Galderma (UK) Limited, Meridien House, 69-71 Clarendon Road, Watford, Herts, WD17 1DS, UK
Acnecide 5% w/w Gel.
| Pharmaceutical Form |
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Topical Gel. White to off-white, smooth gel. |
Hydrous benzoyl peroxide equivalent to Benzoyl Peroxide 5% w/w.
Excipients with known effects: One gram of gel contains 40 mg of propylene glycol (E1520).
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| List of Excipients |
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Docusate sodium |
White low density polyethylene tubes. Pack sizes 15g, 30g and 60g.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Galderma (UK) Limited, Meridien House, 69-71 Clarendon Road, Watford, Herts, WD17 1DS, UK
PL 10590/0006
13th July 1992 / 28/05/2003
| Drug | Countries | |
|---|---|---|
| ACNECIDE | Ireland, United Kingdom |
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