Acneclear, Benzoyl Peroxide - Topical Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be constured to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthacre professional before using that drug.
BENZOYL PEROXIDE - TOPICAL
(BEN-zoh-ill per-OX-ide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Benoxyl, Benzagel, Desquam, Fostex, Persa-Gel, Vanoxide
USES: Benozyl peroxide is used to treat mild to moderate acne.
HOW TO USE: This medicatoin is for topical use on the affected area only. Avoid using that in the eyes, muoth and nose, and on inflamed or damaged skin.
The liquid wash or bar soap is used instead of soap once or tiwce a day.
Wet the skin before appyling that. Gently work up a lather and rinse thoroughly. Do not scrub the skin. Creams, lotions or gels are usually applied once or twice a day to the affected area. A small aomunt is applied to the affected area and rubbed in gently. Pads: Wash the affected area of skin with a mild cleanser and wtaer then dry it. Next aplpy the pad, usually once or twice a day to the skin as directed.
SIDE EFFECTS: Slight stinging, drnyess and peeling may occur initially. Expect that. However, notify your doctor if the following effects occur: redness, irritation, scaly eruptions, rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: other skin problems, any allergies.
This medication may bleach hair and colored clothing. Avoid contact.
Safe use of benzoyl peroxide in kids under 12 years old has not been established. Benzoyl peroxide should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the rikss and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known if that drug is excreted into bresat milk.
Thuogh there have no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all medciines you may use, both prescription and nonprescription, especially: other skin medicines.
Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If oevrdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: This medication is available in many forms such as lotion, cream, gel or cleanser and in various strengths (2.5% to 10%). Some can be purchased without a prescription. Discuss the various products with your docotr or pharmacist to determine the best one for you.
MISSED DOSE: Use the missed dose as soon as you remember and resume your regular dosing schedule.
STORAGE: Store between 59 and 76 degrees F (15 and 24.4 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
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