Benzoyl Peroxide Pharmacology 

Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl Peroxide
Organic peroxide, antikeratolytic agent , topical bactericidal agent ;antiseptic and bleaching agent.
Organic peroxide, antikeratolytic agent , topical bactericidal agent ;antiseptic and bleaching agent.
Benzoyl peroxide exerts its activity because of its oxidizing property. In the presence of water it liberates oxygen and this produces antibacterial activity. Benzoyl peroxide is a potent topical bactericidal agent that reduces Propionibacterium acne concentration by generating reactive oxygen species in the sebaceous follicle.It rapidly improves both inflammatory and non inflammatory lesions and therefore used in acne.
Benzoyl peroxide exerts its activity because of its oxidizing property. In the presence of water it liberates oxygen and this produces antibacterial activity. Benzoyl peroxide is a potent topical bactericidal agent that reduces Propionibacterium acne concentration by generating reactive oxygen species in the sebaceous follicle.It rapidly improves both inflammatory and non inflammatory lesions and therefore used in acne.
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1.Local irritation 2.Contact dermatitis 3.Scaling 4.Stinging 5.Burning
6.Irritant dermatitis 7.Dryness
8.Blistering
1.Local irritation 2.Contact dermatitis 3.Scaling 4.Stinging 5.Burning
6.Irritant dermatitis 7.Dryness
8.Blistering
Hypersensitivity to Benzoyl peroxide
Ulcerated leision on face
Hypersensitivity to Benzoyl peroxide
Ulcerated leision on face
1.Avoid contact with eyes mucous membrane 2.Eczema
Sun burn
Avoid exposure to sunlight
Stop the use of medicament if irritation persist 6.Avoid contact with clothing and hair
1.Avoid contact with eyes mucous membrane 2.Eczema
Sun burn
Avoid exposure to sunlight
Stop the use of medicament if irritation persist 6.Avoid contact with clothing and hair
Use with caution.
Use with caution.
Use with caution.
Use with caution.
Use with caution.
Use with caution.
Use with caution.
NEONATES: contraindicated
Use with caution.
NEONATES: contraindicated
1.Acne
1.Acne
PABA sun screens may transiently discolour skin.
Tretinoin: Concomitant use may cause significant skin irritation.
PABA sun screens may transiently discolour skin.
Tretinoin: Concomitant use may cause significant skin irritation.
Topical:
Acne: 5 – 10 % cream or lotion is used for acne. Before applying medicament face should be gently washed with warm water and dry. Apply the medicament 2 times daily.
Topical:
Acne: 5 – 10 % cream or lotion is used for acne. Before applying medicament face should be gently washed with warm water and dry. Apply the medicament 2 times daily.
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Store at room temperature. Protect from heat and light. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not refrigerate the
solution.
Store at room temperature. Protect from heat and light. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not refrigerate the
solution.
Apply the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue
the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Apply the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue
the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.