ACNE PREPARATIONS

Super Category OTC PRODUCTS Date of Introduction May-72

Category ACNE PREPARATIONS Volume Reporting KILOGRAMS

Category Code 150 Weighted Distribution Value - Base CATEGORY

ANTISEPTIC CREAMS
Sub Categories None Related Categories
SKIN CREAMS - FACE

Definition
Includes any products that can be described/ observed as a cream, gel, liquid or a lotion containing a medicinal preparation specifically
designed to treat and/or prevent acne related skin conditions.

These products are typically intended to be applied directly to the affected area to kill the virus causing the acne. These products may
also claim to have antiseptic properties or fairness enhancing properties.

Also includes zinc oxide and iron oxide (commonly known as Calamine) based creams and lotions.

Includes products with one or more combinations of anti spot, anti pimples, anti marks, anti bacterial, itch control,
Inclusions moisturizing or fairness enhancing properties and with the primary purpose of preventing or curing acne related
conditions. Also includes anti acne products with ayurvedic or herbal ingredients.

Anti acne tablets/ capsules, fairness/ anti ageing creams, cleansing soaps, anti wart patches/ pads, corn pads, products
Exclusions specifically meant for curing fungal skin diseases like ring worm, foot hygiene products, anti acne powders, pure anti
septic liquids such as Dettol, Savlon etc. and other skin creams without anti acne properties.

Hierarchy With Example Product Examples

Category: ACNE PREPARATIONS
Company: ELDER PHARMA
Brand: ACNE AWAY
Pack: 3/99 GEL PLTB 20 GM

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