Basiron AC 5%, 10% gel Benzoyl Peroxide
1. What Basiron AC Is And What It Is Used For
Basiron ac is used to treat acne. Benzoyl peroxide contained in Basiron AC has a bactericidal effect on the acne bacterium Propionibacterium acnes. Benzoyl peroxide also provides exfoliation of the skin and thus removes the excess horny substance that clogs the sebaceous sacs.
Benzoyl peroxide contained in Basiron AC may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.
2. What You Need To Know Before Using Basiron AC
Do Not Use Basiron AC
- If you are allergic to basiron benzoyl peroxide or any of the other ingredients of these medicines (listed in section 6).
Warnings And Cautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Basiron AC 5 gel.
- Basiron benzoyl peroxide can cause swelling and blistering of the skin; if any such symptoms occur, treatment should be discontinued.
- The basiron ac 10 gel must not come into contact with the eyes, mouth, nostrils, or mucous membranes. If the basiron gel comes in contact with the eyes, rinse your eyes with plenty of water.
- People with sensitive skin should use this gel with caution. This also applies to use on the neck, other sensitive areas, and thin or damaged skin. Always lubricate in a thin layer and if necessary less often.
- During treatment, tanning and UV radiation (including tanning beds) should be avoided.
- The basiron gel can bleach or discolor hair, fabric, and other materials.
Other Medicines And Basiron AC
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
Medicines or other products that cause flaking, irritation, or dehydration of the skin should not be used concomitantly with this gel. Basiron benzoyl peroxide contained in Basiron AC counteracts the effect of tretinoin (vitamin A acid). This gel should, therefore, not be used simultaneously as a medicine containing tretinoin (vitamin A acid). If both medicines are used, one should be used in the morning and the other in the evening.
Pregnancy And Breastfeeding
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.
This gel should only be used during pregnancy when there is a clear need. Talk to your doctor before using this gel if you are pregnant.
It is unknown whether Basiron AC 5 gel passes into breast milk. Consult a physician before use during breastfeeding. The gel should not be used in the breast area, so the baby is accidentally exposed to the drug.
Driving And Using Machines
No effects were observed.
Basiron AC Contains Propylene Glycol
which can cause skin irritation.
3. How To Use Basiron AC
- Always use this medicine as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
- Use
- Clean and dry the skin thoroughly before each treatment. Apply Basiron AC 5% thinly to the skin areas to be treated once daily unless your doctor prescribes otherwise. With continued treatment, the dose may be increased from one to two times daily, provided you tolerate the medicine well. Treatments for sensitive skin are recommended once a day before bedtime.
- If treatment with Basiron AC 5% does not help, treatment with Basiron AC 10% can be started. Apply Basiron AC 10% to the skin areas to be treated once or twice daily. Treatments for sensitive skin are recommended once a day before bedtime.
- If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If You Forget To Use Basiron AC
Do not take double the amount at the next treatment to replace a forgotten treatment. Just follow your usual treatment schedule.
4. Possible Side Effects
Like all medicines, basiron ac 10 gel can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
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).
Signs of severe allergic reactions may include:
- Raised and itchy rash
- Swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, or mouth
- Difficulty breathing
- Fainting
Other side effects:
Very common (may affect more than 1 user in 10):
- Dry skin
- Redness
- Scaling
- Burning sensation in the skin
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Itching
- Skin pain (pain and burning)
- Skin irritation (irritating contact dermatitis )
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
The symptoms are usually mild and disappear if the treatment is stopped temporarily or if the skin is treated less often.
In connection with long-term treatment, severe dehydration of the skin may occur.
Reporting side effects Of benzoyl peroxide basiron
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you get any side effects. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency, www.lakemedelsverket.se. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.
5. How To Store Basiron AC
- Do not store above 25 ° C. Store in a cold place.
- Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
- Do not use basiron before or after the expiry date, which is stated on the carton after “EXP”. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information
Content Declaration
- The active substance is benzoyl peroxide.
1 gram of Basiron AC 5% contains 50 mg of benzoyl peroxide.
1 gram of Basiron AC 10% contains 100 mg of benzoyl peroxide. - The other ingredients are
- Propylene glycol
- Glycerol
- Acrylate copolymer
- Carbomer 940
- Sodium edetate
- Poloxamer 182
- Docusate sodium
- Anhydrous colloidal silica
- Sodium hydroxide
- Purified water
What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack
- White to off-white gel.
- Benzoyl peroxide basiron is supplied in plastic tubes containing 40 g (non-prescription) or 60 g (prescription).
- Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Tel: 018-444 0330
Fax: 018-444 0335
Email: nordic@galderma.com.
Manufacturer
Galderma Laboratories
ZI Montdésir
74540 Alby-sur-Chéran
France