Persol Gel
Benzoyl Peroxide 5%
5 GEL-20G
Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.
| Pack size | 1's |
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| Retail Price | 129.60 NPR |
Indications
Persol Gel is used for:
Acne vulgaris
Adult Dose
Adult: Topical Gel: Apply 1-2 times/day.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Apply sparingly to affected areas after thoroughly washing skin.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity
Precautions
Discontinue if severe irritation develops. Restart with tolerable levels of treatment after irritiation has cleared. Do not use occlusive dressing. May cause dermatitis in allergic patients. Apply carefully near the eyes, mouth, neck and other mucous membranes as well as other sensitive areas.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
PABA sunscreens may transiently discolour fabric.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Benzoyl Peroxide 5% :
Excessive drying of skin, allergic dermatitis. May bleach fabrics or hair. Skin discoloration; skin rash, peeling, transient local oedema.
Mechanism of Action
Benzoyl peroxide has mild keratolytic effect and antimicrobial activity which is attributed to its oxidative property. It is active against S.epidermidis and P.acne.
Note
Persol 5 GEL-20G Gel manufactured by Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.. Its generic name is Benzoyl Peroxide 5%. Persol is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Persol Gel is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.