BenzePrO Foaming Cloths

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

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 1, 2022.

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BenzePrO Foaming Cloths Description

BenzePrO® Foaming Cloths are a topical preparation containing 6.0% benzoyl peroxide. Each gram of BenzePrO® Foaming Cloths wash contains 60 mg of Benzoyl Peroxide as micronized particles. Ingredients include Purified Water, Carbomer 1342, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate and Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hydroxide 10% Solution, Zinc Lactate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Benzoyl Peroxide 6.0%, Docusate Sodium.

Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent that possesses antibacterial properties and is classified as a keratolytic. Benzoyl peroxide (C14H10O4) is represented by the following structure:

BenzePrO Foaming Cloths - 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 BenzePrO Foaming Cloths

BenzePrO® Foaming Cloths are indicated for use in the topical treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris.

Contraindications

BenzePrO® Foaming Cloths should not be used in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to benzoyl p...