Benzoyl Peroxide

Drug overview for BENZOYL PEROXIDE (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

BENZOYL PEROXIDE 5% GEL
BENZOYL PEROXIDE 10% GEL
BENZOYL PEROXIDE 2.5% GEL
BENZOYL PEROXIDE 10% WASH

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

Indications:
Acne vulgaris

Professional Synonyms:
Acne simplex
Common acne
Simple acne

Dosing information for BENZOYL PEROXIDE
DRUG LABEL	DOSING TYPE	DOSING INSTRUCTIONS
BENZOYL PEROXIDE 2.5% GEL	Maintenance	Adults apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) by topical route once daily
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
BENZOYL PEROXIDE 10% WASH	Maintenance	Adults wash the affected area(s) by topical route once daily

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
BENZOYL PEROXIDE 10% WASH	Maintenance	Adults wash the affected area(s) by topical route once daily
BENZOYL PEROXIDE 2.5% GEL	Maintenance	Adults apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) by topical route once daily

Severe List
Exfoliative dermatitis

The following adverse reaction information is available for BENZOYL PEROXIDE (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 BENZOYL PEROXIDE (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.