A proprietary combination of polyethylene granules (an abrasive) and benzalkonium chloride (an antiseptic), used for the treatment of acne.
It is available in the form of a foaming face gel and can be obtained without a prescription, but only from pharmacies. It cannot be prescribed on the NHS.
Precautions: lonax Scrub should not be used by people with telangiectasia (in which spidery red spots of distended blood vessels can be seen beneath the skin).
It should not come into contact with the eyes. It should be discontinued if the skin becomes irritated.
