Acnestal 5.5 Soap

Composition of Acnestal 5.5 Soap

Acnestal 5.5 Soap contains Salicylic Acid 5.5% w/w (medicated soap). It belongs to the Keratolytic / Beta-hydroxy acid (Salicylic acid) class of medicines.

Uses of Acnestal 5.5 Soap

• Acne-prone and oily skin
• pimples/comedones
• mild folliculitis
• helps reduce blackheads and whiteheads

Key benefits

• Unclogs pores
• Reduces blackheads and whiteheads
• Helps control excess oil
• Helps reduce acne breakouts
• Promotes smoother skin

How Acnestal 5.5 Soap works

Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (beta-hydroxy acid) that loosens and removes dead skin cells and excess oil from pores. This helps unclog pores, reduce comedones, and improve acne lesions over time.

How to take Acnestal 5.5 Soap

For external use only. Wet skin, apply the soap and lather gently over affected areas for 20–60 seconds, then rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Use once daily initially; may increase to twice daily if tolerated. Avoid eyes, lips and broken/irritated skin; use a light non-comedogenic moisturizer if dryness occurs.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Acnestal as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Acnestal than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Acnestal 5.5 Soap

Most side effects of Acnestal are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dryness
• peeling
• mild burning/stinging
• redness
• irritation
• itching

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Acnestal 5.5 Soap

Warnings and precautions

Stop use and consult a doctor if severe irritation, swelling, blistering or allergy occurs. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; rinse with plenty of water if contact occurs. Use with caution on sensitive skin, eczema, or very dry skin. Do not use on large areas or under occlusion unless advised by a clinician. If you are allergic to salicylates (aspirin), consult a doctor before use. Keep out of reach of children.

Interactions with other medicines

May increase irritation when used with other topical acne agents or exfoliants (benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin/adapalene, other AHAs/BHAs, alcohol-based toners, abrasive scrubs).

How to store Acnestal 5.5 Soap

Store at room temperature (below 30°C), in a dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep soap in a dry soap dish between uses.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LINUX LABORATORIES`

Therapeutic class:

Anti-acne (Topical keratolytic cleanser)

Drug class:

Keratolytic / Beta-hydroxy acid (Salicylic acid)