Peroxiben 50 mg/g gel 30 g

What PEROXIBEN is and what it is used for

Benzoyl peroxide, the active ingredient in this medicine, has antimicrobial and sebostatic (fat-regulating) activity, and is capable of stopping the growth of Propionibacterium acne, the microorganism that causes acne.

Peroxiben is indicated for the symptomatic local treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age.

How to use PEROXIBEN

Adults and adolescents from 12 years

After washing the affected area with soap and water, apply a small amount of Peroxiben once or twice a day, using your fingertips, depending on the intensity of the process and the tolerance of the skin.

It is advisable to start treatment with Peroxiben 25 mg / g gel, starting to use Peroxiben 50 mg / g gel or 100 mg / g gel after 3 or 4 weeks or sooner if a good tolerance to Peroxiben 25 mg / g gel is established. .

An improvement can generally be seen after 4-6 weeks of treatment. However, longer use may be required.

Children under 12 years old

Do not use Peroxiben in children under 12 years of age without medical supervision.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have doubts.

If you use more Peroxiben than you should

If you have used more Peroxiben than you should, immediately consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you have used more Peroxiben than you should, the skin may become excessively red and painful. In that case, it should be applied more widely until this phase has passed. If irritation persists, consult a doctor.

In case of accidental ingestion, vomiting should not be induced, mouth should be washed and medical assistance should be sought immediately.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult the Toxicological Information Service: Telephone: 915 620 420.

If you forget to use Peroxiben

If you forget to administer a dose, apply the next one as soon as possible and continue the administration as before. Do not give a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

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