Source: Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ) Revision Year: 2018 Publisher: Sponsor and distributor in New Zealand: Healthcare Logistics, 58 Richard Pearse Drive, Airport Oaks, Auckland, New Zealand, Ph (09) 918 5100, Fax (09) 918 5101 For: Galderma Australia Pty Ltd, Suite 4, ...
BENZAC AC Gel.
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BENZAC AC Gel contains benzoyl peroxide 25mg/g or 50mg/g or 100mg/g in a white to off-white smooth gel. |
Benzoyl peroxide 25 mg/g, 50mg/g and 100 mg/g.
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
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| Benzoyl peroxide |
Benzoyl peroxide is a highly lipophilic, oxidising agent with keratolytic and bacteriocidal effects. The effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne vulgaris is primarily attributable to its antibacterial activity, especially with respect to Propionibacterium acnes. Benzoyl peroxide is also believed to be effective in the treatment of acne on account of its anti-inflammatory and mild keratolytic properties. |
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Docusate sodium, disodium edetate, poloxamer 182, carbomer 940, propylene glycol, acrylates copolymer, glycerol, purified water, citric acid and/or sodium hydroxide. |
50g plastic tube contained in a carton for each strength.
Sponsor and distributor in New Zealand: Healthcare Logistics, 58 Richard Pearse Drive, Airport Oaks, Auckland, New Zealand, Ph (09) 918 5100, Fax (09) 918 5101
For: Galderma Australia Pty Ltd, Suite 4, 13B Narabang Way, Belrose NSW 2085, Australia
6 June 1996
| Drug | Countries | |
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| BENZAC | Canada, Ecuador, Spain, Hong Kong, Israel, Netherlands, New Zealand, Turkey, South Africa |
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