Benzoyl Peroxide

(BEN zoe il peer OKS ide)

U.S. Brand Names

Benzac® AC; Benzac® AC Wash; Benzac® W Wash; Benzagel®; BenzaShave®; Benziq™; Benziq™ LS; Brevoxyl®; Brevoxyl® Cleansing; Brevoxyl® Wash; Clearplex [OTC]; Clinac™ BPO; Del Aqua®; Desquam-E™ [DSC]; Desquam-X®; Exact® Acne Medication [OTC]; Fostex® 10% BPO [OTC]; Inova™; NeoBenz® Micro; NeoBenz® Micro SD; Neutrogena® Acne Mask [OTC]; Neutrogena® On The Spot® Acne Treatment [OTC]; Oxy 10® Balance Spot Treatment [OTC]; Oxy 10® Balanced Medicated Face Wash [OTC]; Palmer's® Skin Success Acne [OTC]; PanOxyl®; PanOxyl® Aqua Gel; PanOxyl® Bar [OTC]; PanOxyl®-AQ; Seba-Gel™; Triaz®; Triaz® Cleanser; Zapzyt® [OTC]; Zoderm®

Canadian Brand Names

Acetoxyl®; Benoxyl®; Benzac AC®; Benzac W® Gel; Benzac W® Wash; Desquam-X®; Oxyderm™; PanOxyl®; Solugel®

Mexican Brand Names

Benoxyl AQ AL; Benzac AC; Benzac W

Pharmacologic Category

Acne Products; Topical Skin Product; Topical Skin Product, Acne

Reasons not to take this medicine

• If you have an allergy to benzoyl peroxide or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

What is this medicine used for?

• This medicine is used to treat acne.

How does it work?

• Benzoyl peroxide works to injure the bacteria and fight the infection causing the acne (pimples).

How is it best taken?

• Do not take this medicine by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).

• Wash hands before and after use.

• Clean affected area before use. Make sure to dry well.

• Shake lotion well before use.

• Apply a thin layer to the affected skin and rub in gently.

• Makeup can be used after the skin has dried.

Cleanser:

• Wash and rinse affected area with warm water, then pat dry.

Face mask:

• Clean affected area before use. Make sure to dry well.

• Apply a thin layer to the affected skin and rub in gently.

• Wait 15-25 minutes for the mask to dry, then rinse with warm water, and pat dry.

Shaving cream:

• Wet affected area and apply a thin layer.

• Shave, rinse with warm water, and pat dry.

What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)

• Apply a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not apply a double dose or extra doses.

• Do not change dose or stop medicine.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Use of other skin products can increase irritation.

• You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds.

• This medicine can stain fabric.

• This medicine can stain hair.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Dry skin.

• Skin irritation.

• Itching.

• Skin discoloration.

What should I monitor?

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• Follow up with healthcare provider.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Severe skin irritation.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

How should I store this medicine?

• Store at room temperature.

General statements

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.



Created: 2006-10-13 10:55:40.0

Modified: 2008-05-30 11:45:39.0

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