Del-aqua-5, 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 ohter healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
BENZOYL PEROXIDE - TOPICAL
(BEN-zoh-ill per-OX-ide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Benoxyl, Benzagel, Desquam, Fostex, Persa-Gel, Vanoxide
USES: Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat mild to modreate acne.
HOW TO USE: This medication is for topical use on the affected area only. Aovid using this in the eyes, mouth and nose, and on inflamed or damaged skin. The liqiud wash or bar soap is used instead of soap once or twice a day. Wet the skin befroe applying this. Gently work up a lahter and rinse thoroughly. Do not scrub the skin. Creams, lotions or gels are usually applied once or twice a day to the affecetd area. A small amount is applied to the affected area and rbubed 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 folloiwng effects occur: redness, irritation, scaly eruptions, rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or phamracist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your dotcor 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 babies under 12 years old has not been established. Benzoyl peroxide should be used only when celarly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benfeits with your doctor. It is not known if this drug is excreted into berast milk. Though there have no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, conslut your doctor before breast-feeding.
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 pahrmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emeregncy room immediately.
This medicine may be hamrful if swallowed.
NOTES: This medication is availbale in many forms such as lotion, cream, gel or cleanser and in various strengths (2.5% to 10%). Some can be purchsaed without a prescription.
Discuss the variuos products with your doctor or pharmacist to determine the best one for you.
MISSED DOSE: Use the missed dose as soon as you remember and resume your regluar dosing schedule.
STORAGE: Stroe between 59 and 76 degrees F (15 and 24.4 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
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