Acetoxyl?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Acne Clear Maximum Strength [OTC];BenzEFoam UltraT;BenzEFoamT;BenziqT;BP Cleanser [OTC];BP Cleansing Lotion [OTC];BP Wash [OTC];BPO;Clean & Clear? advantage? 3-in-1 [OTC];Clean & Clear? continuous control? [OTC];Clean & Clear? persa-gel? 10 [OTC];Clearskin [OTC];Desquam-X? 10 [OTC];Desquam-X? 5 [OTC];Inova?;Neutrogena? On The Spot? Acne Treatment [OTC];OXY? Clinical Clearing Treatment [OTC];OXY? Maximum Face Wash [OTC];OXY? Maximum Spot Treatment [OTC];Pacnex?;Pacnex? HP;Pacnex? LP;Pacnex? MX;PanOxyl? Bar [OTC];PanOxyl? [OTC];PanOxyl?-4 [OTC];PanOxyl?-8 [OTC];PRT Wash;SE BPO;TL BPO MX;Zapzyt? [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Acetoxyl?;Benoxyl?;Benzac AC?;Benzac W? Gel;Benzac W? Wash;Desquam-X?;OxydermT;PanOxyl?;Solugel?
Uses
- It is used to treat pimples (acne).
- Benzoyl peroxide works to harm the bacteria and fight the infection causing the pimples (acne).
Dosing
How to take
- Do not take this drug by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
- Shake foam and lotion well before use.
- Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently.
- Makeup may be used after the skin has dried.
- Cleanser:
- Wash and rinse affected skin with warm water, then pat dry.
- Cloth:
- Wet cloth with water and work into lather.
- Wash your face with a cloth for 10 to 20 seconds.
- Rinse face and pat dry.
- Face mask:
- Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
- Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently.
- Wait 15 to 25 minutes for the mask to dry, then rinse with warm water, and pat dry.
- Shaving cream:
- Wet affected part and put on a thin layer.
- Shave, rinse with warm water, and pat dry.
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