Background
Zaclir is a cleansing lotion manufactured and marketed by Hawthorn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hawthorn is committed towards providing their patients specialty solutions for their dermatological problems. This cleansing lotion is dedicated for the treatment of mild to moderate acne. Zaclir is benzoyl peroxide solution that helps in treating acne. It is available in two formats namely Zaclir 4% and Zaclir 8%. Zaclir 4% contains 4% benzoyl peroxide while Zaclir 8% has a presence of 8% benzoyl peroxide in it.
There are various other products from Hawthorn Pharmaceuticals that help in treating medical conditions. Solutions are provided for respiratory problems, iron deficiency, pain management, and urological problems. They also have oral steroids for various problems and treatment for tumor related problems.
Ingredients
The chief ingredient of Zaclir is benzoyl peroxide which is present in a lathering solution.
Benzoyl peroxide is an organic compound of the organic peroxide group. It was the first organic peroxide prepared by intentional synthesis and has antiseptic and bleaching properties. It is known as an effective acne treatment. It has a drying effect on the skin and helps in removing excess oil. While working on the Propionibacterium acnes bacteria it also loosens the outer layer of skin around the lesion. This results in shedding of skin and healing of the lesions.
Website
The website of Zaclir is simple and to the point. Our acne review team liked the neat and professional look of the website. The website is segregated into few tabs that make it easy to navigate.The tabs at the top of the website page are labeled as Corporate, Careers, Products and News. A tab called Complete Catalog is also present on the left panel of the website which makes it easier to track all the products.
All the pages of the website contain information about the mailing address, phone number and fax number of the company. The product information regarding the ingredients and its use are listed in a separate pdf document in the website. The left panel of the website page contains information on the various other products manufactured by the company.
The Zaclir website also has a special link for the healthcare professionals only. This tab has information relating to the ‘item numbers’ of the products and an ‘adr list’. Medical practioners also have an option of requesting samples of the various products through a form provided in the website. Information regarding shipping and payment terms and conditions are also available under this section.
Lifestyle
Zaclir is a benzoyl peroxide solution which is effective for the treatment of mild to moderate acne.
Pros
It is a cure for mild to moderate acne and is effective for young teenagers who need quick relief from acne. Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most prominent acne fighting solutions, which is available over the counter. Since it is available in 4% and 8% composition, patients can use it according to the type of acne they have – mild or moderate.
Cons
Our review team was disappointed to find out that the website does not have any online shopping facilities. Several consumers prefer to shop from the comfort of their homes while often the local pharmacy might not be stocking the product. We felt that presence of ‘before and after’ pictures of patients who have used the product previously would also help in enhancing the image of the website.
The website does not contain and information on product pricing.
Using benzoyl peroxide along with tretinoin may be harmful for the skin and result in severe skin irritation.
Tricks
There are no offers or rebates on offer for the acne products currently.
