• Acnezoyl™ contains the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide which attacks the bacteria (germs) known as Propionibacterium acnes, one of the main causes of acne

• Your doctor or pharmacist has recommended this medicine to treat your acne. Acne appears as blackheads and whiteheads which people often refer to as pimples or spots

• Acne of the face, chest or back may be treated with this medicine

Do not use Acnezoyl™ if you are:
• Allergic (hypersensitive)  to benzoyl peroxide or any of the other ingredients in the product 
(see section 6 for other ingredients). An allergic reaction may include a rash or itching

Take special care with Acnezoyl™
• Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, angles of the nose and other mucous surfaces such as the 
lining of your nose. If accidental contact should occur, rinse thoroughly with warm water
• Acnezoyl™ should not be applied to damaged skin
• This product may bleach hair and coloured fabrics including clothing, towels and bed linen. Be 
careful to avoid contact of the gel with these materials. Please make sure that you wash your hands 
thoroughly after you have used it
• Caution should be exercised when applying Acnezoyl™ to the neck
and other sensitive areas
• Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or UV lamps
Using other medicines
• You should not use medicines with peeling, irritant and drying effects at the same time as Acnezoyl™
• Do not use Acnezoyl™ with any other acne products that are used

on the skin, unless your doctor or pharmacist has told you that you
can, as this may cause your skin to become red and very sore

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, 
including medicines obtained without a prescription

Pregnancy and  breast-feeding
• If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or are
breast-feeding, do not use this product unless your doctor has told you that you can
• Avoid using this product if you are breast-feeding unless your doctor has told you otherwise. If 
your doctor has recommended the use of this product while you are breast-feeding, you must not 
apply the gel onto your chest, this is to avoid exposure of your child to this product
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine
Important information about some of the ingredients of Acnezoyl™
This product contains propylene glycol which may cause skin irritation

 

Adults  and  children
• Acnezoy^TM is for  EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
• Unless your doctor or pharmacist has told you otherwise,
-Wash the affected area with a mild skin cleanser and water, and gently pat your skin dry
- Apply the gel once or twice a day to all the affected areas
-Any drying or peeling which may occur to your skin may be reduced if you alter the number of times 
you apply, i.e. to once a day or once every two days, until your skin adjusts to the product
• You should try to avoid exposure to strong sunlight while using Acnezoyl™. If exposure is 
unavoidable, use a suitable sunscreen lotion and apply Acnezoyl™ in the evening. Remember to wash 
the affected area before use

• How long you will have to use Acnezoyl™ will depend on how quickly your condition improves. After you have used it for one month, you should see your doctor 
or pharmacist again. He or she can then check the improvement of your condition

• You should start treatment with the lower strength product Provided your skin tolerates the lower 
strength gel, your doctor or pharmacist may recommend continued treatment with a higher
strength gel to further help clear your acne

If you use more Acnezoyl™ than you should or accidentally swallow the gel.
• If you should accidentally use too much gel, you may find that your skin becomes irritated. Wash 
off as much as you can, and when the irritation has gone down, start using it again as directed
• In the rare event that you accidentally swallow any of this product, seek medical advice
If you forget  to use Acnezoy^TM
• Don't  worry if you forget to use your gel at the right time. When you remember, start using the 
product again, in the same way as before.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
 

Like all medicines, Acnezoyl™ can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
If your skin becomes severely irritated, or severe redness, itching or peeling of the skin occurs, 
or you experience face swelling, discontinue use immediately and consult your doctor or pharmacist
While you are using Acnezoyl™
• It is normal in the first weeks to experience a feeling of skin tension, dryness or a burning, 
stinging or itching sensation, and a small amount of peeling or reddening of the skin.

These effects are usually mild and will go when treatment stops or the gel is applied less often

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist
 

• Keep out of the reach and sight of children
• Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze
• Do not use Acnezoyl^TM after the expiry date which is stated on the tube and carton
• Advice to be used within 3 months of tube opening
• Store the closed tube away from direct heat
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to 
dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment