Bengel AC 2.5% Gel

Bengel AC 2.5% Gel is a topical acne medicine that contains benzoyl peroxide 2.5% in each tube. It belongs to the anti-acne class and is used on the skin to help treat mild to moderate acne, including pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. Bengel AC 2.5% Gel works by reducing acne-causing bacteria and helping keep pores clear. It is made by Hegde and Hegde Pharmaceutical LLP and is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tubes.

How it works: Benzoyl peroxide in Bengel AC 2.5% Gel releases oxygen on the skin, which helps kill acne-causing bacteria. As a gel, it spreads easily over acne-prone areas and helps unplug pores by loosening dead skin cells and oil buildup.

Bengel AC 2.5% Gel is a lower-strength benzoyl peroxide option, which often suits people who are new to benzoyl peroxide or who have sensitive skin. Compared with higher-strength gels, 2.5% may be easier to tolerate while still being effective for many acne routines, so a clinician may choose it to reduce dryness, peeling, and irritation.

• Treats mild to moderate acne
• Helps reduce pimples
• Helps clear blackheads
• Helps clear whiteheads
• Supports ongoing acne control

• Use Bengel AC 2.5% Gel only on the skin, not by mouth.
• Wash your hands and gently clean the affected area before applying.
• Apply a thin layer to the acne-prone skin exactly as directed by your doctor.
• Start with once-daily application if your prescriber recommends it, then increase only if tolerated.
• Avoid the eyes, lips, nostrils, and broken or irritated skin.
• Wash your hands after applying unless your hands are the treated area.

Each tube of Bengel AC 2.5% Gel contains benzoyl peroxide 2.5%, a strength that is commonly used as a starting or lower-irritation acne option. How often you use Bengel AC 2.5% Gel depends on your doctor’s instructions; many patients use it once daily at first, and some may use it up to twice daily if tolerated. Do not use more often or in larger amounts than prescribed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Benzoyl Peroxide may include:

• Skin dryness
• Mild peeling
• Redness
• Burning or stinging
• Itching
• Mild skin irritation, which can be more noticeable when first starting this 2.5% gel

• For external use only; do not swallow Bengel AC 2.5% Gel.
• Do not use on very irritated, sunburned, or broken skin unless your doctor tells you to.
• This gel can bleach hair, colored fabrics, towels, and bedding.
• Use sunscreen and limit heavy sun exposure because benzoyl peroxide can make skin more sensitive or irritated.
• Tell your doctor if you have very sensitive skin, eczema, or a history of strong reactions to acne products.
• Stop and contact a clinician if irritation is severe, spreading, or getting worse instead of improving.
• Avoid layering with other harsh acne products unless your prescriber approves it.

• Other topical acne treatments that can increase irritation, such as topical retinoids or salicylic acid
• Other drying or peeling skin products, including alcohol-based astringents and scrubs
• Topical antibiotics used on the skin, if your doctor is not coordinating the regimen
• Products that bleach or discolor fabrics, hair, or contact lenses

Store Bengel AC 2.5% Gel at room temperature, tightly closed, away from heat, and keep the tube out of reach of children.