Benzoyl peroxide topical

Generic name: benzoyl peroxide topical [ BEN-zoyl-per-OX-ide ]
Brand names: Acne-Clear, Benzac AC, BenzePrO, Benziq, Brevoxyl Acne Wash Kit, ... show all 96 brands Clearskin, Fostex Wash 10%, NeoBenz Micro, Neutrogena Acne Mask, Oscion, Oxy Daily Wash, Oxy-10, Pacnex, PanOxyl, Persa-Gel, Riax, SoluCLENZ Rx, Triaz, Benzac, Desquam-X 10, Benzashave 5, Benzashave 10, Panoxyl AQ 2.5, Desquam-E, Benzac W, Brevoxyl, Panoxyl AQ 5, Panoxyl 5, Desquam-X 5, Persa-Gel W, Benzagel-5, Clearplex, Panoxyl 10, Panoxyl AQ 10, Benzagel-10, Peroxin A 10, Desquam-X Wash, Triaz Cleanser, Benoxyl 5, Acne Treatment, Ben-Aqua, Del-Aqua, Peroxin A, Zeroxin, Acne-10, Benoxyl 10, Fostex Bar 10%, Fostex Gel 10%, Clear By Design, Loroxide, Vanoxide, Oxy Vanishing Gel, Neutrogena On Spot Acne Treatment, Seba-Gel, Brevoxyl Creamy Wash, Clinac BPO, Benzagel Wash, Ethexderm, Oxy 10 Balance, Zaclir, Oxy Balance, Benziq LS, Benziq Wash, Panoxyl Aqua Gel, Oscion Cleanser, Inova, NeoBenz Micro SD, Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash, Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash, Oxy Daily Wash Chill Factor, Oxy Spot Treatment, PanOxyl Maximum Strength Foaming Acne Wash, Lavoclen-4, Lavoclen-8, Breze, Brevoxyl-4 Creamy Wash Complete Pack, Brevoxyl-8 Creamy Wash Complete Pack, NeoBenz Micro Wash, NeoBenz Micro Wash Plus Pack, Triaz Foaming Cloths, Triaz Pads, BenzEFoam, Pacnex MX Wash, NeoBenz Micro Cream Plus Pack, Benzac AC Wash, BPO Foaming Cloths, Pacnex HP, Pacnex LP, BenzEFoam Ultra, BP Cleansing Lotion, BP Wash, OC8, Delos, BPO, PR Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, Differin Daily Deep Cleanser
Dosage forms: topical bar (10%); topical cream (10%; 2.5%; 3.5%; 4%; 5%); topical foam (5.3%; 5.5%; 9.5%; 9.8%); topical gel (10%; 2.5%; 2.75%; 4%; 5.25%; 5%; 8%); topical kit (4%; 8%); topical liquid (10%; 2.5%; 5.25%; 5%); topical lotion (10%; 3%; 4.25%; 5%; 6%; 9%); topical pad (3%; 4%; 6%; 8%; 9%); topical soap (7%)
Drug class:Topical acne agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 7, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is benzoyl peroxide topical?

Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin.

Benzoyl peroxide topical (for the skin) is used to treat acne.

There are many brands and forms of benzoyl peroxide available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Benzoyl peroxide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Benzoyl peroxide can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction or severe skin irritation. Stop using benzoyl peroxide topical and get emergency medical help if you have: hives, itching; difficult breathing, feeling light-headed; or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.