{"id":5898,"date":"2020-12-28T14:44:39","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T14:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5898"},"modified":"2023-02-20T11:40:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T11:40:39","slug":"basiron-ac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/basiron-ac\/","title":{"rendered":"Basiron AC &#8211; Benzoyl Peroxide Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Basiron AC 5%, 10% gel&nbsp;Benzoyl Peroxide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Basiron AC Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Basiron ac is used to treat\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/diseases\/acne\/\">acne<\/a><em>.<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0Benzoyl peroxide contained in Basiron AC has a bactericidal effect on the acne bacterium\u00a0Propionibacterium acnes<\/em>.\u00a0Benzoyl peroxide also provides exfoliation of the skin and thus removes the excess horny substance that clogs the sebaceous sacs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benzoyl peroxide contained in Basiron AC may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What You Need To Know Before Using Basiron AC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Basiron AC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to <strong>basiron benzoyl peroxide<\/strong> or any of the other ingredients of these medicines (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using <em>Basiron AC 5 gel<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Basiron benzoyl peroxide<\/strong> can cause swelling and blistering of the skin; if any such symptoms occur, treatment should be discontinued.<\/li><li>The <em>basiron ac 10 gel<\/em>&nbsp;must not come into contact with the eyes, mouth, nostrils, or mucous membranes.&nbsp;If&nbsp;the <em>basiron gel&nbsp;<\/em>comes in contact with the eyes, rinse your eyes with plenty of water.<\/li><li>People with sensitive skin should use this gel with caution.&nbsp;This also applies to use on the neck, other sensitive areas, and thin or damaged skin.&nbsp;Always lubricate in a thin layer and if necessary less often.<\/li><li>During treatment, tanning and UV radiation (including tanning beds) should be avoided.<\/li><li>The <strong>basiron gel<\/strong>&nbsp;can bleach or discolor hair, fabric, and other materials.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Z5EVX2\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Basiron-AC-5-Gel-.jpg\" alt=\"Basiron AC 5 Gel\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-49838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Basiron-AC-5-Gel-.jpg 555w, https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Basiron-AC-5-Gel--300x113.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Basiron AC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines or other products that cause flaking, irritation, or <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/dehydration\/\">dehydration<\/a> of the skin should not be used concomitantly with this gel.&nbsp;<em>Basiron benzoyl peroxide<\/em> contained in Basiron AC counteracts the effect of tretinoin (vitamin A acid).&nbsp;This gel should, therefore, not be used simultaneously as a medicine containing tretinoin (vitamin A acid).&nbsp;If both medicines are used, one should be used in the morning and the other in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br>This gel should only be used during pregnancy when there is a clear need.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor before using this gel if you are pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unknown whether <em>Basiron AC 5 gel<\/em> passes into breast milk.&nbsp;Consult a physician before use during breastfeeding.&nbsp;The gel&nbsp;should not be used in the breast area, so the baby is accidentally exposed to the drug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No effects were observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basiron AC Contains Propylene Glycol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>which can cause skin irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How To Use Basiron AC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always use this medicine as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li><strong><em>Use<\/em><\/strong><ul><li>Clean and dry the skin thoroughly before each treatment.&nbsp;Apply Basiron AC 5% thinly to the skin areas to be treated once daily unless your doctor prescribes otherwise.&nbsp;With continued treatment, the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;may&nbsp;be increased from one to two times daily, provided you tolerate the medicine well.&nbsp;Treatments for sensitive skin are recommended once a day before bedtime.<\/li><li>If treatment with Basiron AC 5% does not help, treatment with Basiron AC 10% can be started.&nbsp;Apply Basiron AC 10% to the skin areas to be treated once or twice daily.&nbsp;Treatments for sensitive skin are recommended once a day before bedtime.<\/li><li>If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Use Basiron AC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take double the amount at the next treatment to replace a forgotten treatment.&nbsp;Just follow your usual treatment schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, <strong>basiron ac 10 gel<\/strong> can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discontinue treatment with Basiron and consult a physician if you experience facial swelling and severe allergic reactions (reported; occurs in an unknown number of users).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs of severe allergic reactions may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Raised and itchy rash<\/li><li>Swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, or mouth<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/respiratory-difficulties-in-children\/\">Difficulty breathing<\/a><\/li><li>Fainting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very common (may affect more than 1 user in 10):&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Dry skin<\/em><\/li><li><em>Redness<\/em><\/li><li>Scaling<\/li><li>Burning sensation in the skin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Itching<\/li><li>Skin <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a> (pain and burning)<\/li><li>Skin irritation (irritating&nbsp;contact dermatitis&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/contact-dermatitis\/\">Contact dermatitis<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The symptoms are usually mild and disappear if the treatment is stopped temporarily or if the skin is treated less often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In connection with long-term treatment, severe dehydration of the skin may occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting side effects<\/em> <em>Of benzoyl peroxide basiron<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you get any side effects.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Basiron AC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Store in a <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">cold<\/a> place.<\/li><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use basiron before or after the expiry date, which is stated on the carton after \u201cEXP\u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is benzoyl peroxide.&nbsp;<br>1 gram of Basiron AC 5% contains 50 mg of benzoyl peroxide.&nbsp;<br>1 gram of Basiron AC 10% contains 100 mg of benzoyl peroxide.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are <ul><li>Propylene glycol<\/li><li>Glycerol<\/li><li>Acrylate copolymer<\/li><li>Carbomer 940<\/li><li>Sodium edetate<\/li><li>Poloxamer 182<\/li><li>Docusate sodium<\/li><li>Anhydrous&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;silica<\/li><li>Sodium hydroxide<\/li><li>Purified water<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White to off-white&nbsp;gel.<\/li><li><strong>Benzoyl peroxide basiron<\/strong> is supplied in plastic tubes containing 40 g (non-prescription) or 60 g (prescription).<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 018-444 0330<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fax: 018-444 0335<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: nordic@galderma.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Galderma Laboratories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ZI Montd\u00e9sir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>74540 Alby-sur-Ch\u00e9ran<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Basiron AC is used to treat acne. Basiron AC has a bactericidal result on the acne bacterium Propionibacterium acnes. 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