benzoyl peroxide
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- benzoyl peroxide
- Brand Names
- Oxy Advanced Care Rapid Spot Treatment, Oxy 5 Tinted, OXY 10 Acne Cleanser, PanOxyl, Skin Pharmacy Advanced Acne Therapy Targeted Treatment Wipes, Differin 10% BPO Acne Treatment, SkinPharmacy Advanced Acne Therapy Active Clearing, Oxy 10 Vanishing, OXY Advanced Care Soothing Cream Acne Cleanser, SkinPharmacy Advanced Acne Therapy Targeted Treatment Wipes, OXY Rapid Spot Treatment Maximum Action, Phisoderm Clear Confidence Spot Treatment, Cetaphil Gentle Clear BPO Acne Cleanser, Differin Daily Deep Cleanser with BPO, CeraVe Acne Foaming CreamWash, NeoBenz Micro Plus Pack, Oxy Total Care Clarifying Moisturizer, CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser, Differin Max Strength Acne Foaming BPO Cleanser, Oxy 10 Tinted, SkinPharmacy Advanced Acne Therapy Spot Treatment, Oxy 5 Vanishing
- Application Number
- M006
- Sponsor
- The Mentholatum Company
- NDC Codes
- 25
- Dosage Forms
- GEL, LOTION, CREAM, SWAB, SOLUTION, LIQUID, KIT
- Routes
- TOPICAL
- Active Ingredients
- BENZOYL PEROXIDE
Indications and Usage
Uses For the treatment of acne.
Warnings
Warnings For external use only. Do not use if you have very sensitive skin are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide. When using this product skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation becomes severe Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.