Medindia » Consumer Health » Medication Manual » Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl Peroxide

Latest prescription information about Benzoyl Peroxide. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
Email Email Save this page Save Syndicate Syndicate
Generic Name : Benzoyl Peroxide
Pronunciation : BEN-Zoh-illper-ox-ide
Trade Name(s): 
India- Abenz, Actiben Ge, Benax, Benzac-Ac, Brevoxyl, Periac, Pernox, Perobar, Persol 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 it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a keratolytic agent with antibacterial actions, prescribed for acne.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.


When it is to be taken : 
As 2.5-10% cream: Apply 1-2 times/day to the affected areas.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as gel to apply topically as directed by your physician.
Special Instruction : 
* 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.
Side Effects : 
Dryness, feeling of warmth, irritation, itching, peeling, redness, stinging and swelling of the skin.
Other Precautions : 
* Extreme caution needed in children.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature and keep away from light and moisture.

Comment & Contribute
Comments should be on the topic and should not be abusive. Comments are normally moderated and are reviewed after they are posted.
* Your comment can be maximum of 2500 characters
I agree to the terms and conditions
If you have a question about health related issues, you can now post it in our Ask An Expert section on our community website Medwonders.com and get answers from our panel of experts.

Browse the Drugs alphabetically

Drugs Index
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z