Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat mild to moderate acne.
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Seba-Gel, Benzagel-10, Benzagel Wash, Desquam-E, Desquam-X 10, Panoxyl 10, Panoxyl Aq 10, Panoxyl, Benzac W 10, Benzac Ac, Benzoyl Peroxide, Oxy 10 Balance, Clean & Clear Persa-Gel, Fostex, Acne 10, Clearplex X, Medigel-Bp, Acne Medication-10, Benzac W Wash, Triaz
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acneclear
Seba-Gel, Benzagel-10, Benzagel Wash, Desquam-E, Desquam-X 10, Panoxyl 10, Panoxyl Aq 10, Panoxyl, Benzac W 10, Benzac Ac, Benzoyl Peroxide, Oxy 10 Balance, Clean & Clear Persa-Gel, Fostex, Acne 10, Clearplex X, Medigel-Bp, Acne Medication-10, Benzac W Wash, Triaz
Uses
Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat mild to moderate acne.
Storage
- Store between 59 and 76 degrees F (15 and 24.4 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Acneclear may be harmful if swallowed.
How
To Use - Acneclear is for topical use on the affected area only.
- Avoid using this in the eyes, mouth and nose, and on inflamed or damaged skin.
- The liquid wash or bar soap is used instead of soap once or twice a day.
- Wet the skin before applying this.
- 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 amount is applied to the affected area and rubbed in gently.
- Pads: Wash the affected area of skin with a mild cleanser and water then dry it.
- Next apply the pad, usually once or twice a day to the skin as directed.
Side
Effects - Slight stinging, dryness and peeling may occur initially.
- Expect this.
- 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.
- Acneclear may bleach hair and colored clothing.
- Avoid contact.
- Safe use of benzoyl peroxide in children under 12 years old has not been established.
- Benzoyl peroxide should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if Acneclear is excreted into breast milk.
- Though there have no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - Use the missed dose as soon as you remember and resume your regular dosing schedule.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of all medicines you may use, both prescription and nonprescription, especially: other skin medicines.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS
OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |