Neobenz Micro SD

Generic name:benzoyl peroxide
Dosage form: cream, solution
Drug class:Topical acne agents

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

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Neobenz Micro SD Description

NeoBenz®Micro SD 5.5% single dose cream pre-filled sponge applicator 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 the SD include C13-14 isoparaffin, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, ethylhexyl palmitate, glycerin, glyceryl dilaurate, laureth-7, magnesium aluminum silicate, methyl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, methylparaben, polyacrylamide, propylparaben, silica, sodium citrate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sorbitol, stearyl alcohol, water, and xanthan gum.

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. Ben...