Benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin topical

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and apply only the next regularly scheduled dose.

An overdose of benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin topical is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Do not use this medicine on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. It could make these conditions much worse. Also avoid using benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin topical on wounds or on areas of eczema. Wait until these conditions have healed before using this medicine.

Avoid using skin products that can cause irritation, such as harsh soaps, shampoos, or skin cleansers, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, hair removers or waxes, or skin products with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime.

Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin topical unless your doctor tells you to.

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop using benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin topical and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. This medication can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.

Avoid using sunscreen containing PABA on the same skin treated with benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin topical, or skin discoloration may occur.

Benzoyl peroxide can bleach hair or fabrics. Do not let this medicine come into contact with clothing, hair, or colored towels or bed linens.

Usual Adult Dose for Acne:

Apply to the affected area twice a day. A thin film should be applied after washing, avoiding eyes, lips, and mucous membranes.

Combination products such as benzoyl peroxide-erythromycin are generally selected for moderately severe acne. A clinical response may require 6 to 8 weeks of therapy.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Acne:

>=12 years: Apply to the affected area twice a day. A thin film should be applied after washing, avoiding eyes, lips, and mucous membranes.

Combination products such as benzoyl peroxide-erythromycin are generally selected for moderately severe acne. A clinical response may require 6 to 8 weeks of therapy.

Applies to benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical: topical gel/jelly

Along with its needed effects, benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical:

• Burning, blistering, crusting, itching, severe redness, or swelling of the skin
• dryness or peeling of the skin
• eye irritation
• feeling of warmth, mild stinging, or redness of the skin
• increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
• oiliness or tenderness of the skin
• painful irritation of the skin
• redness or other discoloration of the skin
• redness, swelling, or itching of the eyelid
• severe sunburn
• skin rash
• swelling of the eyes, face, and nose

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