Perrigo Benzoyl Peroxide Alcohol Base Gel

Dosage form: gel
Drug class:Topical acne agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 22, 2021.

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Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5% Hydroalcoholic Base Acne Gel

Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 10% Hydroalcoholic Base Acne Gel

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Perrigo Benzoyl Peroxide Alcohol Base Gel Description

Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5% and 10% (Hydroalcoholic Base Acne Gels) are topical preparations containing benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient.

Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5% contains: 5% benzoyl peroxide in a hydroalcoholic gel base formulated with alcohol (12%, denatured with tert-butyl alcohol and denatonium benzoate), citric acid, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, hypromellose, laureth-12, magnesium aluminum silicate, and purified water. Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 10% contains: 10% benzoyl peroxide in a hydroalcoholic gel base formulated with alcohol (20%, denatured with tert-butyl alcohol and denatonium benzoate), citric acid, hypromellose, laureth-12, magnesium aluminum silicate, and purified water.

The structural formula of benzoyl peroxide is:

Perrigo Benzoyl Peroxide Alcohol Base Gel - Clinical Pharmacology

The exact method of action of benzoyl peroxide in acne vulgaris is not known. Benzoyl peroxide is an antibacterial agent with demonstrated activity against Propionibacterium acnes. This action, combined with the mild keratolytic effect of benzoyl peroxide is believed to be responsible for its usefulness in acne. Benzoyl peroxide is absorbed by the skin where it is metabolized to benzoic acid and excreted as benzoate in the urine.

Indications and Usage for Perrigo Benzoyl Peroxide Alcohol Base Gel

Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5% and 10% are indicated for use in the...