البلد: إسرائيل
اللغة: الإنجليزية
المصدر: Ministry of Health
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
A.M.I. MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, ISRAEL
D10AE
GEL
BENZOYL PEROXIDE 5 %W/W
TOPICAL
Not required
LABORATOIRES GALDERMA, FRANCE
PEROXIDES
For the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
2021-11-30
BENZ GEL PL SH 280623 PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHARMACISTS’ REGULATIONS )PREPARATIONS( – 1986 The medicine is dispensed without a doctor’s prescription BENZAC 5% )W/W( Gel The active ingredient and its concentration: Benzoyl peroxide 5% For information regarding inactive ingredients and allergens, see section 6. See also ‘ Important information about some of the ingredients of the medicine ’ in section 2. Read the entire leaflet carefully before using the medicine. This leaflet contains concise information about the medicine. If you have additional questions, refer to the doctor or pharmacist. The gel is not generally indicated for children under 12 years of age. Use the medicine in accordance with the instructions in the Dosage section of this leaflet. Consult a pharmacist if you need further information. Refer to the doctor if the symptoms worsen or are not improving. 1. WHAT IS THE MEDICINE INTENDED FOR? For the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Therapeutic group: Topical preparations for acne treatment – peroxides. 2. BEFORE USING THE MEDICINE Do not use this medicine if: You are sensitive )allergic) to the active ingredient or to any of the additional ingredients contained in the medicine )for the list of additional ingredients, see section 6). An allergic reaction may be manifested by, for example, rash or itching. Special warnings regarding use of the medicine: • Avoid contact of the gel and the eyes )including the eyelids), mouth, nostrils or other mucous membranes. If contact is accidentally made between the gel and these areas, immediately rinse the area thoroughly with warm water. • Do not use the gel on damaged or inflamed skin or on open wounds. • The use of the medicine may cause swelling and blistering of the skin. If these symptoms occur, the use of the medicine should be discontinued. • The gel has a bleaching quality, therefore, avoid contact of the gel with the hair, or with colored fabrics )e.g., clothing, towels, bed linens). Make sure to wash your h اقرأ الوثيقة كاملة
Page 1 of 5 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Benzac 5% 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Benzoyl peroxide 5 %w/w For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Topical Gel White to off-white, gel 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS For the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION For external use only. Adults and children: Before each application, the skin should be cleaned and dried. Apply in a thin layer once or twice daily or as directed to the affected areas. Persons with sensitive skin should be directed to apply the gel once daily before going to bed. The extent of any drying or peeling may be adjusted by modifying the dosage schedule. Benzac 5 % should preferably be used in the following cases: − for emerging acne in teenagers, − In subjects with sensitive skin, notably children and blond-haired or red-haired subjects, − at the start of treatment, during a trial period, to ensure that the product is well tolerated, − for maintenance treatment of acne scars. 1 application every 2-3 days as maintenance treatment for Benzac 5 %. Apply Benzac by massaging gently with the fingertips until fully absorbed. Wash hands after use. Keep away from heat and flame. _._ _ _ Page 2 of 5 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE For external use only. Benzac may cause swelling and blistering of the skin, if any of these symptoms occur, medication has to be discontinued. A mild burning sensation will probably be felt on first application and some reddening and peeling of the skin will occur within a few days. During the first weeks of treatment a sudden increase in peeling will occur in most patients. This is not harmful and will normally subside within a day or two if treatment is temporarily discontinued. If severe irritation occurs, patients should be directed to use the medic اقرأ الوثيقة كاملة