Prisben AC 2.5% Gel

Uses / Indications: Prisben AC 2.5% Gel is used in the treatment of psoriasis, keratoses and dermatitis.

Pregnancy interaction:
• Prisben AC 2.5% Gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:
• It is normal for your skin condition to worsen for the first 2 to 3 weeks of treatment, do not stop using benzoyl peroxide and consult your doctor if symptoms worsen. Avoid exposure to strong sunlight or UV lamps while using benzoyl peroxide. If unavoidable, use a suitable sunscreen lotion and apply benzoyl peroxide in the evening after washing the skin. Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nose (especially mucous lining). In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with warm water. Do not apply to damaged skin and exercise caution while applying to the neck and other sensitive areas. Exercise caution if benzoyl peroxide is used as concomitant therapy to avoid irritation to skin. Avoid contact of benzoyl peroxide gel wash with any coloured material including hair and dyed fabrics as it may result in bleaching or discolouration. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you are allergic to benzoyl peroxide or any of its ingredients.

Side Effects:
• Dry skin, Erythema, Skin peeling, Burning sensation.

How to use:
• Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Apply it on the affected area and allow it to stay before spitting or rinsing.

How it works:
• Benzoyl peroxide belongs to the class of medications called as keratolytic agents. It acts by killing the acne causing bacteria thereby preventing the infection. It also has peeling and drying properties.

Faq for medicine:
• Does benzoyl peroxide work/ is benzoyl peroxide good for skin/pimples/acne/acne marks/ acne scars/ dark spots? : Benzoyl peroxide is effective in treating acne on face, chest or back in most of the people where the skin has a lot of blackheads, spots and pimples. It can be helpful in treating acne marks, scars and dark spots|Does benzoyl peroxide darken skin/cause hyperpigmentation/peel skin/bleach skin/cause redness? : Benzoyl peroxide may cause redness, peel the skin and also bleach skin and hair. It doesn't darken the skin or cause hyperpigmentation, but it should be best to use it under a doctor's supervision|Is benzoyl peroxide a BHA/an antibiotic/ retin a/salicylic acid? : Benzoyl peroxide is not a beta hydroxy acid (BHA), antibiotic, retin A or salicylic acid|Is benzoyl peroxide the same as hydrogen peroxide? : No, benzoyl peroxide is different from hydrogen peroxide.