CORDES BPO 3%

CORDES BPO 3% in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Apply the medicine to the affected area(s) of skin. Clean the affected area(s) beforehand. Wash your hands thoroughly after application. Avoid accidental contact with mucous membranes or the areas around the mouth, nose and eyes.

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of symptoms and/or the course of the disease. The average duration of use is 4-10 weeks.

Overdosing?
No overdosing symptoms are known. If in doubt, consult your doctor.

Have you forgotten to use it?
Continue the application at the next prescribed time as normal (i.e. not with double the amount).

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

The medicine must be stored away from heat.what are the reasons for not using it?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Dry skin with a simultaneous tendency to allergies

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Local irritation at the site of application, such as
- Drying of the skin, with a feeling of tightness
- Scaling of the skin
- Burning sensation on the skin
- Itching
- Reddening of the skin

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Avoid excessive UV radiation, e.g. in solariums or during extended sunbathing, because the skin reacts more sensitively during the use of the medicine.
- Solvents (e.g. propylene glycol, E 477) can cause skin irritation.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already using before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient has antimicrobial properties and regulates excess sebum production and keratinization of the skin. This reduces inflammation of the skin, especially in the case of acne.

Application

- Acne

Dosage

a sufficient amount1-2 times dailyAll age groupsDistributed throughout the dayPatients with sensitive skin: You may need to reduce the single or total dose or extend the dosing interval in consultation with your doctor.