Pustulex Gel 20 gm belongs to the class of antibiotics used to treat acne (pimples). Acne is a skin condition that is common and occurs when hair follicles are blocked with dead skin cells and oil. The acne-causing bacteria feeds on sebum (natural oil produced by skin), causing redness and swelling.

Pustulex Gel 20 gm contains Dapsone (antibiotic) that works by inhibiting the production of folic acid (vitamin) necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby stops or slows down the growth of bacteria and clears acne.

Use Pustulex Gel 20 gm as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to use Pustulex Gel 20 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience bluish tinge to the skin, skin peeling, dry skin, itching, redness or oiliness of the skin. Most of these side effects of Pustulex Gel 20 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Dapsone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. You are recommended to consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding or pregnant. If you get shortness of breath, weakness, back pain, tiredness, dark brown urine, fever, pale or yellow skin, stop using Pustulex Gel 20 gm and consult a doctor immediately as they might be symptoms of haemolytic anaemia (breakdown of red blood cells).

Pustulex Gel 20 gm contains Dapsone used to treat acne (pimples). Pustulex Gel 20 gm inhibits the production of folic acid (vitamin) necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby, it stops or slows down the growth of bacteria causing acne and heals the skin by reducing swelling and redness. 

• Bluish tinge to the skin
• Skin peeling
• Dry skin
• Itching, redness or oiliness of the skin

If you are allergic to Dapsone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have methemoglobinemia (high levels of methemoglobin in blood), inform your doctor before using Pustulex Gel 20 gm. Avoid contact of topical form with mouth, eyes or vagina. In case it comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. You are recommended to consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding or pregnant. Do not apply the gel in large amounts or use it for a long time than prescribed as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects. If you get shortness of breath, weakness, back pain, tiredness, dark brown urine, fever, pale or yellow skin, stop using Pustulex Gel 20 gm and consult a doctor immediately as they might be symptoms of haemolytic anaemia (breakdown of red blood cells). This condition usually occurs in people with glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency using Pustulex Gel 20 gm.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Pustulex Gel 20 gm may interact with keratolytic agents (benzoyl peroxide). Therefore, inform your doctor if you are using any other prescription, non-prescription or herbal medicines.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency or methemoglobinemia (blood disorder), please inform your doctor before using Pustulex Gel 20 gm. 

• BENZOYL PEROXIDE

• Regular exercise can improve your mood and self-esteem though it doesn’t clear acne. Take a shower immediately after finishing exercise as sweat may irritate acne.
• Do regular hair wash regularly and avoid hair falling across the face.
• Remove the makeup completely before going to bed.
• Avoid using products that may cause skin irritation, such as harsh soaps, skin cleansers, shampoos, hair removers or waxes, hair colouring or permanent chemicals, detergents and rough fabrics.

If your skin condition does not improve after using Pustulex Gel 20 gm for 12 weeks, please consult a dermatologist so that alternative treatments for acne may be prescribed.

Acne: It is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles are blocked with dead skin cells and oil, causing pimples, whiteheads and blackheads. Acne affects people of all ages but is most common among teenagers. The symptoms of acne include pus-filled pimples, uninflamed (not swollen) blackheads, red, large and tender bumps. The treatment for acne includes certain creams, cleansers and antibiotics.