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Side effect(s) of Benzoyl Peroxide


Review the side-effects of Benzoyl Peroxide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Dryness, feeling of warmth, irritation, itching, peeling, redness, stinging and swelling of the skin.

Other Precautions :

Extreme caution needed in children.

Drug Name : Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl Peroxide(Brevoxyl) generic is a keratolytic agent with antibacterial actions, prescribed for acne. It allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin.


Trade Names for Benzoyl Peroxide

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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
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