Neobenz Micro Benzoyl Peroxide Wash

Generic name: benzoyl peroxide
Dosage form: lotion
Drug class:Topical acne agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 21, 2021.

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NeoBenz® Micro
(benzoyl peroxide cream)

NeoBenz® Micro SD
(benzoyl peroxide cream)

NeoBenz® Micro Wash
(benzoyl peroxide)


Rx ONLY.
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

I. DESCRIPTION

NeoBenz® Micro 3.5% and 5.5% creams, NeoBenz® Micro SD 5.5% single dose cream and NeoBenz® Micro Wash 7% are topical preparations containing benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient incorporated into patented porous microspheres (MICROSPONGE®* delivery system) composed of methyl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer. This polymeric system has been shown to provide gradual release of active ingredient into the skin1 and absorb natural skin oils2. Ingredients for all cream and SD strengths include: water, glycerin, ethylhexyl palmitate, sorbitol, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl ditaurate, stealryl alcohol, magnesium aluminum silicate, methyl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, silica, citric acid, xanthan gum, methylparaben, sodium citrate, propyIparaben, polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, laureth-7, sodium lauryl sulfate. Ingredients for the Wash include citric acid, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamine oxide, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, fragrance, glycerin, hydrogenated castor oil, hypromellose, magnesium aluminum silicate, methyl methacrylate/Glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, methylparaben, PEG-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate (and) PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, poloxamer 182, purified water and xanthan gum.

Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent that possesses antibacterial properties and is classified as a keratolytic. Benzoyl peroxide (C14H10O4) is represe