Product Details
Brevoxyl Cream
Brevoxyl Cream is used to treat mild to moderate acne. Its fast response helps to reduce the bacteria which cause acne spots, reduce the number of acne spots, stops new blackheads, whiteheads and spots from forming. It's non-greasy so it helps make skin less oily.
Directions
Brevoxyl Cream
How to use Brevoxyl: Adolescents and Adults: Apply to the whole of the affected area once or twice daily. Wash with soap and water prior to application. Paediatric use: The safety and efficacy of Brevoxyl has not been established in children since acne vulgaris rarely presents in this age group. Initial application of the product may be varied at the physician's instructions to reflect the patient's skin type and to avoid undesirable effects. Improvement can generally be seen after 4-6 weeks of treatment. However, longer use may be necessary.
Warnings
Brevoxyl Cream
Contra-indications: Patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients should not use the product. Special warnings and special precautions for use: Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth and other mucous membranes. Care should be taken when applying the product to the neck and other sensitive areas. It is recommended that sun exposure should be minimised. Simultaneous use of other keratolytics such as salicylates or sulphur may increase occurrence of skin irritation. The product may bleach hair and coloured or dyed fabrics. Interactions with other medicaments and other forms of interaction: Simultaneous application of Brevoxyl and topical acne preparations containing vitamin A derivatives should be avoided. Pregnancy and lactation: The safety of Brevoxyl in human pregnancy is not established. During pregnancy and lactation Brevoxyl should be used only with special caution and after the physician’s assessment of benefit and risk. In the last month of pregnancy Brevoxyl should not be used. There is no knowledge about the excretion of Brevoxyl in breast milk. Effects on ability to drive and use machines: None Undesirable effects: In normal use, a mild burning sensation will probably be felt on first application and a moderate reddening and peeling of the skin will occur within a few days. During the first few weeks of treatment, a sudden increase in peeling will occur in most patients; this is not harmful and will normally subside in a day or two if treatment is temporarily discontinued. The patient may also experience temporary facial oedema, dermatitis or rash. As for other benzoyl peroxide preparations allergic contact dermatitis could occasionally occur.
For external use. Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth and other mucous membranes. Care should be taken when applying the product to the neck and other sensitive areas. Propylene glycol alginate may cause skin irritation. Steryl alcohol and cetyl alcohol may cause local skin reaction (e.g. contact dermatitis). It is recommended that exposure to sun or sunlamps should be minimised. Simultaneous use of other keratolytics such as salicylates or sulphur may increase occurrence of skin irritation. During the first few weeks of treatment, a sudden increase in peeling and reddening will occur in most patients: This is not harmful and will normally subside in a day or two if treatment is temporarily discontinued The product may bleach hair and coloured or dyed fabrics. You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use
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