Lavoclen Cream

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

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

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ACNE WASH FOR TOPICAL USE

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Lavoclen Cream Description

Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash and Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash are topical preparations containing benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient. Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash and Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash contain: 4% and 8% benzoyl peroxide, respectively, in a lathering cream vehicle containing cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, corn starch, dimethyl isosorbide, glycerin, glycolic acid, hydrogenated castor oil, imidurea, lactic acid, methylparaben, mineral oil, PEG-14M, potassium lauryl sulfate, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium PCA, titanium dioxide.

The structural formula of benzoyl peroxide is:

Lavoclen Cream - 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 Lavoclen Cream

Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash and Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash are indicated for use in the topical treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash or Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash may be used as an adjunct in acne treatment regimens including antibiotics, retinoic acid products, and sulfur/salicylic acid containing preparations.

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