Benzoyl Peroxide Wash

Name: Benzoyl Peroxide Wash

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Benzoyl Peroxide Wash?

  • If you have an allergy to benzoyl peroxide or any other part of Benzoyl Peroxide Wash (benzoyl peroxide wash and cleanser).
  • If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
  • If you have very sensitive skin.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Benzoyl Peroxide Wash with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

Benzoyl Peroxide Wash Description

Benzoyl Peroxide Wash 2.5%, 5% and 10% are topical preparations containing benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient.

Benzoyl Peroxide Wash 2.5%, 5% and 10% each contain: 2.5%, 5% and 10% benzoyl peroxide, respectively, in a lathering base formulated with acrylates copolymer, carbomer homopolymer type C, edetate disodium, glycerin, imidurea, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate. May contain citric acid to adjust pH.

The structural formula of benzoyl peroxide is:

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