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Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl Peroxide is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Benzoyl Peroxide; Generic name: BENZOYL PEROXIDE; Manufacturer: Burel Pharmaceuticals, LLC.

Brand nameBenzoyl Peroxide
Generic nameBENZOYL PEROXIDE
ManufacturerBurel Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Used forUse For the treatment of acne
DosageDirections SHAKE WELL. Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product. Sensitivity Test for a New User. Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas during the first 3 days. If no discomfort occurs,follow the directions stated below. One to three times daily, wet skin and cover the entire affected area with a thin layer, liberally applying to areas to be cleansed. Massage gently into skin for 10-20 seconds working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Because ex
WarningsWarnings: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, eyelids, lips and mucous membranes. Do not use if you have very sensitive skin are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide When using this product Avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen. Avoid contact with eyes, lips, and mouth. Avoid contact with hair or dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product. Skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by
Active ingredient(s)Active Ingredient benzoyl peroxide USP, 5% or 10%
RouteTOPICAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0617d42d-511d-4c1a-a919-b37abbc14efc

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