pernex ac 2.5% gel - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
π€° Pregnancy Category C
π Prescription Required
π Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jul 03, 2026
What is pernex ac 2.5% gel used for?
pernex ac 2.5% gel (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5% w/w)) is used to treat DERMA. It contains Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5% w/w), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5% w/w)
- Manufacturer: Oaknet Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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π pernex ac 2.5% gel Uses & Benefits
- Pernex AC 2.5% Gel is an anti-bacterial medicine used to treat acne.
- Acne appears as spots or pimples on your face, chest or back.
- This medicine works by attacking the bacteria that cause them.Pernex AC 2.5% Gel may be used alone or with other acne treatments.
- You should use it asΒ advised by yourΒ doctor.
- The leaflet that comes with the product will also give instructions which you should read to get the most out of this medicine.
- You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of gel once or twice a day.
- You should not apply it to damaged or broken skin and avoid contact with your mouth, eyes, and nose.
- It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve and several months to get maximum benefit.
- Consult your doctor after a month of regular use of this medicine, if your condition is not improving.Pernex AC 2.5% Gel has some common side effects including itching, stinging, peeling, and redness of the skin.
- They are not usually serious but, if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor.
- You may need to apply smaller amounts or use it less often.
- This medicine can make you more sensitive to sunlight.
- While using it you should try to avoid exposure to too much sunlight.
- If this is unavoidable, apply the gel in the evening.
- It can also bleach hair and fabrics including clothes so be careful to avoid contact with these.It is a safe medicine, but you should tell your doctor if you have other skin conditions and if you are taking any other medicines, especially those applied to the skin.
- It may not be suitable if you have very sensitive skin.
- Ask your doctor about using thisΒ medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
π Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5% w/w) |
| Brand Name | pernex ac 2.5% gel |
| Manufacturer | Oaknet Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
| Action Class | Keratoplastic and keratolytic agents |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30Β°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
π‘ How to Take pernex ac 2.5% gel
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
β οΈ Side Effects of pernex ac 2.5% gel
- Dry skin
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Burning sensation
- Itching
- Skin peeling
- Stinging sensation
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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π‘οΈ Safety & Warnings
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π Substitutes for pernex ac 2.5% gel
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5% w/w)):
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benzpride 2.5% gelCare Pride Pharma βΉ30.00 51.9% CHEAPER
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cuzoyl 2.5% gelCubit Healthcare βΉ48.50 22.2% CHEAPER
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benzovib 2.5% gelVibcare Pharma Pvt Ltd βΉ54.33 12.9% CHEAPER
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oxiben 2.5% gelBiovalence Skin Care βΉ65.00 4.2% COSTLIER
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bpx 2.5 gelOziel Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd βΉ70.00 12.2% COSTLIER
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ronimide 2.5% gelRonyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd βΉ70.00 12.2% COSTLIER
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cansol 2.5% gelCatholicon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd βΉ70.31 12.7% COSTLIER
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prisben ac 2.5% gelPrism Life Sciences Ltd βΉ70.31 12.7% COSTLIER
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acnox 2.5 gelDermo Care Laboratories βΉ72.00 15.4% COSTLIER
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benzonext 2.5% gelEthinext Pharma βΉ73.00 17% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.