Quinoderm cream

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How does it work?

Quinoderm cream contains two active ingredients, benzoyl peroxide and potassium hydroxyquinoline sulphate.

Benzoyl peroxide is a type of medicine known as a keratolytic. This means that it works by breaking down keratin, a protein which forms part of the skin structure.

When you apply benzoyl peroxide to the skin it causes the top layer of skin cells to break down and shed. This helps break down comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) and unblocks the sebaceous glands. It also helps to prevent the formation of new comedones.

Benzoyl peroxide also has an antibacterial action and directly kills bacteria on the skin, as well as reducing their numbers by decreasing the production of sebum (the food supply of the bacteria) by the sebaceous glands.

Potassium hydroxyquinoline sulphate also has antibacterial actions and is included in this medicine to reinforce the actions of the benzoyl peroxide.

What is it used for?

- Acne.

Warning!

- This medicine is for external use only.
- Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, lips and inside of the nose.
- Wash your hands after application.
- If you experience excessive redness or peeling of your skin after using this medicine, decrease the amount of cream you use and use it less frequently. If any soreness persists consult your doctor.
- This preparation may bleach hair and fabrics.

Not to be used in

- Acne rosacea.

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

- There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. However, as with all medicines, you should seek medical advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.