Bp

Drug overview for BP (benzoyl peroxide):

Generic name: BENZOYL PEROXIDE (BEN-zoe-il per-OX-ide)
Drug class: Acne Products
Therapeutic class: Dermatological

No enhanced Introduction information available for this drug.

No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.

DRUG IMAGES

BP 5% GEL
BP 10% GEL

The following indications for BP (benzoyl peroxide) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
Acne vulgaris

Professional Synonyms:
Acne simplex
Common acne
Simple acne

The following dosing information is available for BP (benzoyl peroxide):

Dosing
Administration
Dosing Information
BENZOYL PEROXIDE

No enhanced Dosing information available for this drug.

No enhanced Administration information available for this drug.

No dosing information available.

Generic dosing information for BENZOYL PEROXIDE
DRUG LABEL	DOSING TYPE	DOSING INSTRUCTIONS
BENZOYL PEROXIDE 5% GEL	Maintenance	Adults apply to the affected area(s) by topical route once daily
BENZOYL PEROXIDE 10% GEL	Maintenance	Adults apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) by topical route once daily

The following drug interaction information is available for BP (benzoyl peroxide):

Contraindicated
Severe
Moderate

There are 0 contraindications.

There are 0 severe interactions.

There are 0 moderate interactions.

The following contraindication information is available for BP (benzoyl peroxide):

Overview
Contraindicated
Severe
Moderate

Drug contraindication overview.

No enhanced Contraindications information available for this drug.

There are 0 contraindications.

There are 1 severe contraindications. Adequate patient monitoring is recommended for safer drug use.

Severe List
Exfoliative dermatitis

There are 0 moderate contraindications.

The following adverse reaction information is available for BP (benzoyl peroxide):

Overview
Severe
Less Severe

Adverse reaction overview.

No enhanced Common Adverse Effects information available for this drug.

There are 14 severe adverse reactions.

More Frequent	Less Frequent
None.	Skin irritation

Rare/Very Rare
Anaphylaxis Angioedema Dermatitis due to topical drug Dyspnea Facial edema Hypersensitivity drug reaction Periorbital edema Pharyngeal edema Pruritus of skin Skin rash Syncope Throat constriction Urticaria

There are 6 less severe adverse reactions.

More Frequent	Less Frequent
None.	Abnormal desquamation Dry skin Erythema Sensation of warmth Stinging of skin

Rare/Very Rare
Dyschromia

The following precautions are available for BP (benzoyl peroxide):

Pediatric
Pregnant
Lactation
Geriatric

No enhanced Pediatric Use information available for this drug.

Contraindicated

None

Severe Precaution

None

Management or Monitoring Precaution

None

No enhanced Pregnancy information available for this drug.

No enhanced Lactation information available for this drug.

No enhanced Geriatric Use information available for this drug.