Benzoyl peroxide-This medication is used to treat mild to moderate acne

Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is a medication and industrial chemical. As a medication it is used to treat mild to moderate acne.

Benzoyl peroxide-This medication is used to treat mild to moderate acne

Dibenzoyl peroxide; dibenzoyl; Peroxide, Benzoperoxide

Abenz, Acnebenz, Acnestar Soap, Actiben GEL, Akneroxid, Alesa, Benax, Benzac-AC, Benzox-AC, Benzoxide, Brevoxyl, Clindoxyl, Clinred-B, Periac, Pernex-AC, Pernox, Perobar, Persol Forte, Persol Gel.

benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate

• Metabolism: Skin
• Excretion: Urine

Benzoyl peroxide is used as an acne treatment, for improving flour, for bleaching hair and teeth, for polymerising polyester and many other uses.

• Apply a 2.5-10% preparation once or twice daily for acne.
• Apply a 20% lotion every 8-12 hours for Decubitus/stasis ulcers.

For the treatment of mild-moderate acne vulgaris.

Excessive drying of skin, allergic dermatitis. May bleach fabrics or hair. Skin discoloration; skin rash, peeling, transient local oedema.

PABA sunscreens may transiently discolor fabric

Hypersensitivity

Store at 15-30°C

Molecular weight

242.2268

Molecular formula

C14H10O4

CAS number

94-36-0

Precautions

• Monitor for side effects, including scaling, redness, dryness, burning or persistent itching.
• Discontinue if severe irritation develops.
• Inform health care provider if noted and significant.
• Do not use occlusive dressing.
• Restart with tolerable levels of treatment after irritation has cleared.
• May cause dermatitis in allergic patients.
• Apply carefully near the eyes, mouth, neck and other mucous membranes as well as other sensitive areas.