Lymecycline and Benzoyl Peroxide gel

Take Lymecycline each morning with water.

Benzoyl Peroxide gel (generic Acnecide) should be applied in a thin layer after washing the affected area with a mild cleanser. It can be applied once or twice a day depending on how sensitive your skin is.

Lymecycline is an antibiotic and works to kill the bacteria that cause acne. Benzoyl Peroxide gel also has an antibacterial quality, eradicating acne-causing bacteria. Added to this Benzoyl Peroxide gel breaks down keratin, a protein that forms part of the skin structure, and therefore breaks down blackheads and whiteheads as well as unblocking clogged pores.

This combination treatment is most likely to be effective for those who experience either papules (small red bumps), pustules (small red bumps with white tips) and nodules/cysts, or a mixture of all three types of acne lesions.

It is likely to take up to 6 weeks before you notice any improvement in your acne.

Occasionally Lymecycline can cause side effects including nausea, diarrhoea, headaches and stomach pain.

Benzoyl Peroxide gel can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, so it is important to wear suitable sunscreen. The treatment can also cause redness, dryness, skin peeling and a mild burning sensation to the affected area. Benzoyl Peroxide gel will also bleach fabric, towels and hair.  

For full information on side effects and correct use, see the Lymecycline and Benzoyl Peroxide gel patient information leaflets.