Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel - 100g

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Buy Acnecide 5% Wash Gel

Acnecide 5% Wash Gel is a skin treatment that helps to tackle acne. It can reduce the main causes of acne, helping your skin clear up. 

If you’re sick and tired of blackheads, whiteheads, and other spots breaking out on your face, back, or chest, Acnecide 5% Wash Gel could be the perfect treatment to incorporate into your daily routine.

 

How Acnecide 5% Wash Gel works

Acnecide 5% Wash Gel contains benzoyl peroxide, an antiseptic that reduces the number of bacteria on your skin, tackling one of the main causes of acne.

It typically takes around 4 weeks before it starts working and reduces your acne, but you can continue using it when your acne has improved to prevent it from coming back.

 

Directions

Always use Acnecide 5% Wash Gel exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. 

Before using this product, wash your hands and wet the area of skin you wish to treat. Place a small amount of the product into your hands and use it to wash your face. The wash should be in contact with the skin for around 1-2 minutes before you rinse it away and gently pat the skin dry. 

Rewash your hands after use. 

Use this product once a day to begin with, increasing it to twice a day if necessary.

 

Side effects

Like all medicines, Acnecide 5% Wash Gel may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects may include: 

 

  • Dry skin
  • Skin redness
  • Peeling of the skin
  • Burning sensation
  • Itching 
  • Pain or stinging of the skin
  • Skin irritation 
  • Contact dermatitis
  • Swelling 

 

For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

 

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

If you notice any of the following side effects, stop using this product and speak to your healthcare provider immediately: 

 

  • Extremely irritated skin 
  • Severe redness
  • Severe itching 
  • Severe peeling of the skin 
  • Swelling of the face, mouth and eyelids

 

Warnings

Acnecide 5% Wash Gel may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

For external use only. 

Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, inside of the nose and other sensitive areas.

Do not apply this product to damaged skin.

Avoid repeated exposure to sunlight or other UV lights, such as sunbeds. 

This product can stain any coloured material, fabric, or dyed hair it comes into contact with.

 

Using/taking other medicines

If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before using this product.

Do not use this product alongside medicines with peeling, irritant and drying effects. 

You should also not use Acnecide 5% Wash Gel with other benzoyl peroxide-containing products or other acne preparations unless under your doctor's supervision.

 

Age restrictions 

This product is not suitable for children under 12 years old.

 

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

You should avoid using this product if you are breastfeeding.  If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before using any new medicine. 

 

Storage information

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

 

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after using this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.

 

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Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel - 100g Reviews

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By Mr Dave Dawkins,
July 03, 2025
Benzoyl peroxide good product in hot weather helps with breakouts.
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By Andrew Kelly,
October 22, 2024
Excellent price and really quick delivery.
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By Mr Dave Dawkins,
January 16, 2024
All good used this product before works ok
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By george,
October 31, 2023
Have used before very effective
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By NM,
October 10, 2023
Very useful for acne.

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