Benzoyl Peroxide Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Benzoyl Peroxide-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.
Explore Benzoyl Peroxide brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : Benzoyl Peroxide Pronunciation : BEN-Zoh-illper-ox-ide Therapeutic Classification : Keratolytic AgentsBrand Names or Trade Names of Benzoyl Peroxide
India :
Persol Gel (20 gm) |
Pernox (20 gm) |
Persol Gel |
Clinred-B |
Pernox AC (2.5%) |
Benzonix (Skin) (75gm) |
Benide (Skin) (20gm) (5%) |
Brevoxyl |
Benzoyl Peroxide |
Aczee Gel
International :
Brevoxyl, Triaz, Acne-Clear, Benzac Ac, Benzac W, Benzagel-5, Benzashave 10, Benzashave 5, Benziq, Benziq Ls, Benziq Wash, Brevoxyl, Brevoxyl Acne Wash Kit, Brevoxyl-4 Creamy Wash Complete Pack, Brevoxyl-8 Creamy Wash Complete Pack, Breze, Clearplex, Clearskin, Clinac Bpo, Desquam-E, Desquam-X 10, Desquam-X 5, Desquam-X Wash, Fostex Bar 10%, Fostex Gel 10%, Fostex Wash 10%, Inova, Lavoclen-4, Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash, Lavoclen-8, Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash, Loroxide, Neobenz Micro, Neobenz Micro Sd, Neobenz Micro Wash, Neobenz Micro Wash Plus Pack, Neutrogena Acne Mask, Neutrogena On Spot Acne Treatment, Oscion, Oscion Cleanser, Oxy 10 Balance, Oxy Balance, Oxy Daily Wash Chill Factor, Oxy-10, Pacnex, Panoxyl 10, Panoxyl 5, Panoxyl Aqua Gel, Panoxyl Maximum Strength Foaming Acne Wash, Persa-Gel, Seba-Gel, Soluclenz Rx, Triaz, Triaz Cleanser, Zaclir
Why is Benzoyl Peroxide Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a keratolytic agent with antibacterial actions, prescribed for acne. It allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin.When should Benzoyl Peroxide not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Benzoyl Peroxide?
As 2.5-10% cream: Apply 1-2 times/day to the affected areas.How should Benzoyl Peroxide be taken?
It comes as gel to apply topically as directed by your physician.What are the warnings and precautions for Benzoyl Peroxide?
• Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women.• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
• Avoid applying this medication into irritated skin, including sunburns, or to open wounds.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight.
