Acne Treatment Gel

What is Acne Treatment Gel?

Acne Treatment Gel and Acne Treatment Gel Forte gels are a prescription acne treatment that is available to order from The Independent Pharmacy. You can buy Acne Treatment Gel and Acne Treatment Gel Forte gel online following your free consultation being reviewed by one of our specialists.

Acne Treatment Gel and Acne Treatment Gel Forte are topical gels used to treat acne.

What is the difference between Acne Treatment Gel and Acne Treatment Gel Forte?

Acne Treatment Gel and Acne Treatment Gel Forte work in the same way and contain the same active ingredients, except Acne Treatment Gel Forte is stronger than Acne Treatment Gel.

Acne Treatment Gel Forte should only be used after an initial course of Acne Treatment Gel has proven ineffective.

Furthermore, Acne Treatment Gel can be used by adults and children from 9 years of age or older, whereas the stronger version, Acne Treatment Gel Forte, can only be used by adults and children of 12 years of age or older.

You can read more about preventing acne on our advice page.

How to use Acne Treatment Gel

Apply a thin layer of Acne Treatment Gel to the affected area once daily in the evening. You should apply gel to the whole affected area, not just the spots themselves. Use continuously for up to 3 months.

• You should wash your face using warm water and a mild cleanser or soap before use.
• Pat it dry. Rubbing can irritate the skin and cause redness.
• If dry skin or irritation occurs at the start of treatment, try applying Acne Treatment Gel every other day and slowly work up to daily applications.

This process should be repeated as directed by your doctor or pharmacist (usually once a day).

Early signs of improvement in acne symptoms usually appear after 1 to 4 weeks of treatment.

Side Effects

Acne Treatment Gel can cause side effects in a small number of people who use it. Potential side effects most often appear at the start of treatment as your skin gets used to Acne Treatment Gel.

Common (affect between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people)

• Dry skin: If this occurs you can used a non-comedogenic moisturiser (like Cetaphil) to remoisturise the skin without clogging your pores.
• Irritant contact dermatitis.
• Skin irritation and burning: You should reduce the frequency of application or discontinue use until your skin is better, then slowly re-introduce treatment.

Uncommon (affect between 1 in 100 and 1 in 1000 people)

• Itching (pruritus)
• Sunburn

Ensure you read the Patient Information Leaflet before using Acne Treatment Gel so you are aware of all the possible adverse effects.

Warnings

• Acne Treatment Gel should not be applied to skin that is broken or has eczema.
• Acne Treatment Gel should not come into contact with the eyes, mouth, nostrils or mucous membranes (sensitive areas inside your body). If the product enters the eye, wash immediately with warm water.
• This product contains propylene glycol (E1520) that may cause skin irritation.
• Excessive exposure to sunlight or UV light (including sunbeds) should be avoided whilst using Acne Treatment Gel.
• Acne Treatment Gel should not come into contact with any coloured material, including hair and dyed fabrics, as this may result in bleaching and discolouration.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Acne Treatment Gel should not be used during pregnancy. Speak to a healthcare provider or pharmacist before using Acne Treatment Gel if you are breastfeeding.

Read the Patient Information Leaflet thoroughly for full details of warnings and precautions associated with this medicine.

Patient Information Leaflet

Before using Acne Treatment Gel, it is important to read the patient information leaflet enclosed with your treatment.

Acne Treatment Gel PIL