Perrigo Benzoyl Peroxide Gel

Generic name: benzoyl peroxide
Dosage form: aqueous base gel
Drug class:Topical acne agents

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

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Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 2.5% Aqueous Base Acne Gel

Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 5% Aqueous Base Acne Gel

Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 10% Aqueous Base Acne Gel

Rx only

For Topical Use Only

Perrigo Benzoyl Peroxide Gel Description

Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 2.5%, 5%, and 10% Aqueous Base Acne Gels are topical preparations containing benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient.

Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 2.5% Aqueous Base Acne Gel contains: 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, in an aqueous gel base formulated with carbomer homopolymer type C, dimethicone, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, glycerin, hydrated silica, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, purified water, and sodium hydroxide.

Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 5% Aqueous Base Acne Gel contains: 5% benzoyl peroxide, in an aqueous gel base formulated with carbomer homopolymer type C, dimethicone, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, glycerin, hydrated silica, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, purified water, and sodium hydroxide.

Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 10% Aqueous Base Acne Gel contains: 10% benzoyl peroxide, in an aqueous gel base formulated with carbomer 940, dimethicone, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, glycerin, hydrated silica, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, purified water, and sodium hydroxide.

The structural formula of benzoyl peroxide is:

Perrigo Benzoyl Peroxide 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 ben...