BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Brand & Generic Names

Acetoxyl 2.5 Gel	Desquam-X 10 Wash
Acetoxyl 5 Gel	Dry and Clear 5 Lotion
Acetoxyl 10 Gel	Dry and Clear Double
Acetoxyl 20 Gel	Strength 10 Cream
Acne Aid 10 Cream	Fostex 5 Gel
Acne-5 Lotion	Fostex 10 Bar
Acne-10 Lotion	Fostex 10 Cream
Acne-Mask	Fostex 10 Gel
Acnomel B.P. 5 Lotion	Fostex 10 Wash
Ben-Aqua 2-1/2 Gel	H2Oxyl 2.5 Gel
Ben-Aqua 2-1/2 Lotion	H2Oxyl 5 Gel
Ben-Aqua 5 Gel	H2Oxyl 10 Gel
Ben-Aqua 5 Lotion	H2Oxyl 20 Gel
Ben-Aqua 10 Gel	Loroxide 5 Lotion with
Ben-Aqua 10 Lotion	Flesh Tinted Base
Ben-Aqua Masque 5	Loroxide 5.5 Lotion
Benoxyl 5 Lotion	Neutrogena Acne Mask 5
Benoxyl 10 Lotion	Noxzema Clear-Ups
Benoxyl 20 Lotion	Maximum Strength 10
Benzac Ac 2-1/2 Gel	Noxzema Clear-Ups On-the-
Benzac Ac 5 Gel	Spot 10 Lotion
Benzac Ac 10 Gel	Oxy 5 Tinted Lotion
Benzac W 2-1/2 Gel	Oxy 5 Vanishing Formula
Benzac W 5 Gel	Lotion
Benzac W 10 Gel	Oxy 5 Vanishing Lotion
Benzagel 5 Acne Lotion	Oxy 10
Benzagel 5 Acne Wash	Oxy 10 Daily Face Wash
Benzagel 5 Gel	Oxy 10 Tinted Lotion
Benzagel 10 Gel	Oxy 10 Vanishing Lotion
Benzamycin	Oxyderm 5 Lotion
BenzaShave 5 Cream	Oxyderm 10 Lotion
BenzaShave 10 Cream	Oxyderm 20 Lotion
Brevoxyl 4 Gel	PanOxyl 5 Bar
Buf-Oxal 10	PanOxyl 5 Gel
Clear By Design 2.5 Gel	PanOxyl 10 Bar
Clearasil BP Plus 5 Cream	PanOxyl 10 Gel
Clearasil BP Plus 5 Lotion	PanOxyl 15 Gel
Clearasil Maximum Strength	PanOxyl 20 Gel
Medicated Anti-Acne 10	PanOxyl AQ 2-1/2 Gel
Tinted Cream	PanOxyl AQ 5 Gel
Clearasil Maximum Strength	Persa-Gel 5
Medicated Anti-Acne 10	Persa-Gel 10
Vanishing Cream	Persa-Gel W 5
Clearasil Medicated	Persa-Gel W 10
Anti-Acne 10 Vanishing	pHIsoAc BP 10
Lotion	Propa P.H. 10 Acne
Cuticura Acne 5 Cream	Cover Stick
Del-Aqua-5 Gel	Propa P.H. 10 Liquid
Del-Aqua-10 Gel	Acne Soap
Del-Ray	Stri-Dex Maximum Strength
Dermoxyl 2.5 Gel	Treatment 10 Cream
Dermoxyl 5 Gel	Theroxide 5 Lotion
Dermoxyl 10 Gel	Theroxide 10 Lotion
Dermoxyl 20 Gel	Theroxide 10 Wash
Dermoxyl Aqua	Topex 5 Lotion
Desquam-E 2.5 Gel	Topex 10 Lotion
Desquam-E 5 Gel	Vanoxide 5 Lotion
Desquam-E 10 Gel	Xerac BP 5 Gel
Desquam-X 2.5 Gel	Xerac BP 10 Gel
Desquam-X 5 Gel	Xeroxin-5 Gel
Desquam-X 5 Wash	Xeroxin-10 Gel
Desquam-X 10 Gel

Basic Information

• Habit forming? No
• Prescription needed? No
• Available as generic? Yes
• Drug class: Anti-acne (topical)

Uses

• Treatment for acne.
• Treats pressure sores.

Dosage & Usage Information

How to use:
Cream, gel, pads, sticks, lotion, cleansing bar or facial mask--Wash affected area with plain soap and water. Dry gently with towel. Rub medicine into affected areas. Keep away from eyes, nose, mouth.

When to use:
Apply 1 or more times daily. If you have a fair complexion, start with single application at bedtime.

If you forget an application:
Use as soon as you remember.

What drug does:
Slowly releases oxygen from skin, which controls some skin bacteria. Also causes peeling and drying, helping control blackheads and whiteheads.

Time lapse before drug works:
1 to 2 weeks.

Don't use with:
Any other medicine without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
None expected.

WHAT TO DO:

• If person swallows drug, call doctor, poison-control center or hospital emergency room for instructions.
• See EMERGENCY Information.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Life-threatening:

None expected.

Common:

None expected.

Infrequent:

• Rash, excessive dryness, peeling skin.
• Painful skin irritation.

Rare:

None expected.

Warnings & Precautions

Don't take if:
You are allergic to benzoyl peroxide.

Before you start, consult your doctor:

• If you plan to become pregnant within medication period.
• If you take oral contraceptives.
• If you are using any other prescription or non-prescription medicine for acne.
• If you are using abrasive skin cleansers or medicated cosmetics.

Over age 60:
No problems expected.

Pregnancy:
No proven problems. Consult doctor.

Breast-feeding:
No proven problems. Consult doctor.

Infants & children:
Not recommended.

Prolonged use:
Permanent rash or scarring.

Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected.

Discontinuing:

• May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Discontinue when acne improves.
• If acne doesn't improve in 2 weeks, call doctor.

Others:

• Keep away from hair and clothing. May bleach.
• Store away from heat in cool, dry place.
• Avoid contact with eyes, lips, nose and sensitive areas of the neck.

Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME	COMBINED EFFECT
------------------------	-----------------------
Antiacne topical	Excessive skin
preparations,	irritation.
Skin-peeling agents	Excessive skin
(salicylic acid,	irritation.

Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH	COMBINED EFFECT
---------------	---------------
Alcohol:	None expected.
Beverages:	None expected.
Cocaine:	None expected.
Cinnamon, foods	Skin rash.
Marijuana:	None expected.
Tobacco:	None expected.