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Gel de nicotinamide pour l'acné

Freederm

Apply the gel twice each day. Use it on all of the area where your spots occur - not just on each spot.

Wash the area with soap and water and dry it gently, before applying the treatment.

If your skin becomes irritated or dry, apply the gel less often until your skin recovers.

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About nicotinamide gel

Type de médicament

A topical vitamin B3 preparation

Utilisé pour

Acné

Également appelé

Niacinamide (in US); Freederm®

Disponible en

Gel

Acne is the common cause of spots. Most people with acne are aged between 12 and 25, but some older and younger people are affected too. Small sebaceous glands lie just under your skin surface and make an oil (sebum) that keeps your skin supple and smooth. Tiny pores on your skin allow the sebum to come on to the surface of your skin. In acne, some of these pores become blocked, causing small pimples, blackheads and whiteheads.

Nicotinamide has an anti-inflammatory effect which is helpful in the treatment of acne. You can buy nicotinamide gel without a prescription at pharmacies and other retail outlets.

Before using nicotinamide gel

To make sure that this is the right treatment for you, before you start using nicotinamide gel it is important that you speak with a doctor or pharmacist:

  • If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a skin product.

  • If you are taking any medicines, or using any medicated skin preparations. This includes any which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.

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How to use nicotinamide gel

  • Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about nicotinamide gel and will provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you could experience from using it.

  • It is recommended that you use nicotinamide gel twice each day. If your skin becomes irritated or dry, you can reduce the number of times you use it to once daily, or even to alternate days only. A general point is that you should apply the gel to all of the area where your spots occur and not just to each spot.

  • Before you apply the treatment, wash the area with soap and water and gently dry it with a towel. Then apply the gel and rub it in gently.

  • As you apply the gel, try to avoid getting it on the sensitive areas of your skin in or around your nostrils, your eyes and your mouth. Do not apply it to any areas of skin which are irritated or sore.

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  • It is recommended that you use a mild soap and lukewarm water to wash with. You cannot clean off blackheads. The black tip of a blackhead is actually a skin pigment and cannot be removed by cleaning or scrubbing.

  • If your skin becomes very dry, it may help to use a moisturising cream (preferably a fragrance-free and water-based cream). Do not use ointments or oil-rich creams, as these could clog your pores again.

  • Continue with the treatment for at least six weeks before deciding if it is working for you or not. The most common reason for treatment failure is giving up too soon, thinking that the treatment is not working. If, however, your skin has not improved after this time then make an appointment to speak with your doctor who will advise you about other suitable preparations to try.

  • Once your spots have cleared, acne commonly flares up again if you stop treatment altogether, so it is common to carry on with a maintenance treatment. You may find that one application of gel every other day is sufficient for this.

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Can nicotinamide gel cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with nicotinamide gel. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Nicotinamide gel side-effects

Que puis-je faire si je suis confronté à cette situation ?

Dry skin, irritation, burning, itching and redness

If troublesome, reduce your dose to one application each day or every other day

Si vous ressentez d'autres symptômes qui pourraient être dus au gel, demandez conseil à votre médecin ou à votre pharmacien.

How to store nicotinamide gel

  • Conservez tous les médicaments hors de la portée et de la vue des enfants.

  • Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, à l'abri de la chaleur et de la lumière directes.

Informations importantes sur tous les médicaments

Informations importantes sur tous les médicaments

Si vous achetez des médicaments, vérifiez toujours auprès d'un pharmacien qu'ils peuvent être utilisés en toute sécurité avec vos autres médicaments.

Cette préparation ne doit être utilisée que sur la peau. Si vous pensez qu'une personne en a avalé par accident, contactez le service des accidents et des urgences de votre hôpital local pour obtenir des conseils.

Si vous devez subir une opération ou un traitement dentaire, indiquez à la personne chargée du traitement les médicaments que vous utilisez.

Ce médicament est pour vous. Ne le donnez jamais à d'autres personnes, même si leur état semble être le même que le vôtre.

Ne gardez pas les médicaments périmés ou dont vous ne voulez plus. Apportez-les à votre pharmacie locale qui les éliminera pour vous.

Si vous avez des questions sur ce médicament, demandez à votre pharmacien.

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Autres lectures et références

Historique de l'article

Les informations contenues dans cette page sont rédigées et évaluées par des cliniciens qualifiés.

  • Date de la prochaine révision : 16 octobre 2027
  • 5 Oct 2024 | Dernière version

    Dernière mise à jour par

    Michael Stewart, MRPharmS

    Examiné par des pairs

    Sid Dajani
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