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| Product | Benzoyl Peroxide 5% - Persol Gel |
|---|---|
| Categories | Acne Treatment, Skin Care |
| Pack Size | 3 TUBES, 6 Tubes, 1 TUBE |
| Availability | Confirmed on enquiry |
Product listing is not a recommendation to use this medicine. Prescription and destination requirements apply where relevant.
Product categories: Acne Treatment · Skin Care
Introduce treatment only as professionally directed and monitor irritation.
Combination regimens may be appropriate but require checking compatibility and irritation.
Use broad-spectrum sun protection and avoid excess UV exposure.
Ask an obstetric or dermatology clinician before any treatment in pregnancy; topical retinoids should be avoided.
Severe swelling, blistering, prolonged irritation or worsening symptoms warrant medical evaluation.
Product information updated: 10 October 2026. Educational information supported by the references below; not an individual prescription.
Persol 5% Gel is listed with benzoyl peroxide for acne. It has a higher concentration than 2.5% gels but is not automatically the better choice for every person.
Benzoyl peroxide helps reduce acne-associated bacteria and blocked follicles. It can be used as part of acne care, including for inflammatory spots. It is not a corticosteroid or a general-purpose cream for an unexplained rash.
| Active ingredient | Benzoyl peroxide |
|---|---|
| Listed formulation | 5% topical gel |
| Treatment context | Topical acne treatment |
Before increasing from 2.5% to 5%, review tolerance and how the current product has been used. Oilier skin alone does not establish the need for a stronger gel. If irritation repeatedly interrupts treatment, a different approach may be more helpful.
Discuss your current routine, previous reactions and the nature of the acne with a clinician or pharmacist. A useful treatment plan should be both effective and tolerable; introducing several new active ingredients together can make reactions hard to interpret.
Follow the instructions for the exact supplied pack. Apply the recommended amount to clean, dry skin and wash your hands afterwards. Confirm whether the formulation is intended to stay on the skin; gels and wash-off products have different instructions.
Dryness, redness, itching, stinging and peeling can occur. Do not interpret persistent burning as proof that treatment is working. Ask for advice if irritation prevents comfortable use.
Stop using the product and seek emergency help for throat tightness, breathing difficulty, faintness or swelling of the face, lips or tongue; these may indicate a serious allergy.
Look for progress over several weeks, not hours. A review is needed for worsening acne, painful nodules, scarring or failure to improve during the agreed treatment period. Increasing the amount is not a substitute for reassessment.
No. The concentration is doubled, but clinical benefit is not a simple numerical ratio. Tolerability and the overall plan remain important.
Such combinations are sometimes used, but product choice and timing matter. Ask how to combine them without unnecessary irritation.
Yes. Benzoyl peroxide can bleach fabric and hair. Follow handling directions and keep it away from coloured textiles.
No. Extra product can increase irritation without providing faster improvement. Use the labelled amount and seek advice if acne is worsening.
Benzoyl peroxide has antibacterial activity but is not a conventional antibiotic. Do not confuse it with combination gels that also contain an antibiotic.
Use these links to understand treatment differences, not to switch or combine medicines without professional advice.
Browse the skincare catalogue for other medicine information.
For a practical explanation of treatment timelines and irritation, read how long benzoyl peroxide takes to work.
To enquire about Persol 5% Gel, provide the strength, requested quantity and destination. Cureiva Healthcare will need to confirm the actual manufacturer, pack, stock and applicable prescription and import requirements before supply. This listing does not establish approval in your country or suitability for you.
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Additional acne guide: how long benzoyl peroxide takes to work, including skin irritation and when to seek advice.
References explain the active ingredient and treatment context. A label for another brand does not establish identical excipients, authorised indications or regulatory approval for this product. Follow the supplied leaflet and your clinician’s instructions.