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Benzoyl Peroxide 4%

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Benzoyl Peroxide 4% — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Benzoyl Peroxide 4% is an anti-bacterial medicine used to treat acne. Acne appears as spots or pimples on your face, chest or back. This medicine works by attacking the bacteria that cause them. Benzoyl Peroxide 4% may be used alone or with other acne treatments. You should use it as advised by your doctor. The leaflet that comes with the product will also give instructions which you should read to get the most out of this medicine. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of gel once or twice a day. You should not apply it to damaged or broken skin and avoid contact with your mouth, eyes and nose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve and several months to get maximum benefit. Consult your doctor after a month of regular use of this medicine, if your condition is not improving. Benzoyl Peroxide 4% has some common side effects including itching, stinging, peeling and redness of the skin. They are not usually serious but, if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. You may need to apply smaller amounts or use it less often. This medicine can make you more sensitive to sunlight. While using it you should try to avoid exposure to too much sunlight. If this is unavoidable, apply the gel in the evening. It can also bleach hair and fabrics including clothes so be careful to avoid contact with these. It is a safe medicine, but you should tell your doctor if you have other skin conditions and if you are taking any other medicines, especially those applied to the skin. It may not be suitable if you have very sensitive skin. Ask your doctor about using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Benzoyl Peroxide 4% is an organic compound. It has a keratolytic property, i.e., it even out the uneven skin. When applied on acne, it releases oxygen which kills the bacteria. This is how it works to cure your acne.

Indications

• Acne

Mechanism of action

Benzoyl peroxide has mild keratolytic effect and antimicrobial activity which is attributed to its oxidative property. It is active against S.epidermidis and P.acne.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Adult: Topical Acne cream: Apply 1-2 times/day.

Administration

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Side effects

Common: • Itching • Skin irritation • Dry skin • Burning sensation

Precautions & warnings

No interaction found/established You have been prescribed Benzoyl Peroxide 4% for the treatment of Acne. Do not apply it on sunburned or damaged skin. Be careful when applying Benzoyl Peroxide 4% to large areas since it can bleach hair, clothing, and furnishings upon contact. It makes the skin more sensitive towards sunlight. Hence, apply it at night time and avoid excessive sun exposure. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. It may cause skin dryness or stinging sensation. In case you experience excessive irritation or allergy, discontinue the medication and consult your doctor.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Drug interactions

PABA sunscreens may transiently discolour fabric.

Food interactions

No interaction found/established

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Benzoyl Peroxide 4% may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Benzoyl Peroxide 4% is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

No interaction found/established No interaction found/established

Common questions

I have a pimples on my back give me medicine to prevent pimples from my back I have acne on my back give me medicine to prevent acne from my back Brevoxyl wash for back Acne problem,which drug is better clindamycin or brevoxyl Brevoxyl will be better Acne problem on my back and shoulders Treatment for pimples:-Brevoxyl Creamy Body Wash. Tab. Minoz ER 65 once daily for two week. pimples on back and skull skin Density on of the pimples on the back is not same as in skull, very less in skull skin but same type of things present on skull and back, for more than 1 year, i never put attention to this. but recently tought i should do a checkup with docror Pimples/Acne: at back:-Brevoxyl Creamy Body Wash. Tab. Minoz ER 65 once daily for two weeks My face have lots of acne and wrinkles. I use now fash face wash,acnesol gel nd brevoxyl cream.after use these products acne is now decrease but wrinkles is very increase. Plz tell me something about this problem Nadoxin gel at night over pimples pimples on back not other body part please suggest cream or medicine Use Brevoxyl creamy body wash.Tab.Minoz ER 65 once daily for 2 weeks.Increase intake of water. i have been suffering from back acne for 5 years. For Acne- Aclind Gel / Faceclin Gel For application twice daily over affected area.Wash With Brevoxyl Creamy Wash. Take Tab. Minoz ER 65 once daily for 2 weeks.Chemical Peels to clear Skin & spots. Contact- SkinAid clinic Gurgaon, 9XXXXXX I have acnes in shoulders and back. Suggest me prescription for acne aid. For Pimples (Acne)- Faceclin Gel For application twice daily over affected area.wash with Brevoxyl Creamy Wash. Tab. Ascazin twice daily for one month.Chemical Peels to clear Skin & spots. Contact- SkinAid clinic Gurgaon, 9XXXXXX

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.