acne Medication-10Benzoyl Peroxide

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Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects & Interactions for acne Medication-10 Benzoyl Peroxide - Topical

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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.
Acne Medication-10 may be harmful if swallowed.

acne Medication-10 Benzoyl Peroxide - Topical Action Skin Medication 10 - 4 oz.

How To Use

Acne Medication-10 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.
Acne Medication-10 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 Acne Medication-10 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.