Skinoren Dosage/Direction for Use

Always use this medicine exactly as the doctor or pharmacist has told to. Check with the doctor or pharmacist if unsure.
Adults and Adolescents (12-18 years of age): First, thoroughly wash with plain water the whole area to be treated. If the skin is greasy, use a mild skin cleanser. Dry the skin thoroughly before applying Skinoren.
Unless the doctor or pharmacist has told otherwise, start treatment with Skinoren twice a day.
If the skin is very sensitive, use Skinoren once a day in the evening during the first week of treatment. Then, change to twice a day.
The amount of Skinoren to be used will depend on the size of the area to be treated: As a guide, if the whole of the face is affected, use 2.5 cm (approx. 0.5 g) of cream each time Skinoren is applied. If there is acne on the chest and back, as well as the face, adjust the amount of cream accordingly.
Use the cream regularly. Rub it in gently.
Wash hands thoroughly after using Skinoren.
How long Skinoren has to be used varies from person to person. It depends upon how bad the acne is when treatment is started. A distinct improvement should be seen after about 4 weeks.
To get the best effect, Skinoren should be used regularly for several months. However, Skinoren should not be used for more than 12 months at any time.
If there are any further questions on the use of this product, ask the doctor or pharmacist.