Brevoxyl Topical

Name: Brevoxyl Topical

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

  • Acne
  • Acne 10 Gel
  • Acne Wash
  • Benzac
  • Benzagel
  • Benzashave
  • BenzEFoam Ultra
  • Benziq
  • Binora
  • BPO 4% Gel
  • BPO 8% Gel
  • Brevoxyl

In Canada

  • 10 Benzagel Acne Gel
  • 2.5 Benzagel Acne Gel
  • 2.5 Benzagel Acne Lotion
  • 5 Benzagel Acne Gel
  • 5 Benzagel Acne Lotion
  • 5 Benzagel Acne Wash
  • Acetoxyl 10
  • Acetoxyl 2.5
  • Acetoxyl 20
  • Acetoxyl 5
  • Acnomel Bp 5
  • Alquam-X Acne Therapy Gel

Available Dosage Forms:

  • Bar
  • Soap
  • Lotion
  • Solution
  • Cream
  • Gel/Jelly
  • Liquid
  • Pad
  • Foam

Therapeutic Class: Antiacne Antibacterial

Uses For Brevoxyl

Benzoyl peroxide topical is used to treat acne and may be used for other skin conditions as determined by your doctor.

This medicine is available without prescription. Some of the skin products are available only with your doctor's prescription.

For the Consumer

Applies to benzoyl peroxide topical: topical bar, topical cream, topical foam, topical gel/jelly, topical liquid, topical lotion, topical pad, topical soap, topical solution

Along with its needed effects, benzoyl peroxide topical (the active ingredient contained in Brevoxyl) 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 topical:

Less common or rare
  • Painful irritation of skin, including burning, blistering, crusting, itching, severe redness, or swelling
  • skin rash
Incidence not known
  • Difficult breathing
  • fainting
  • hives
  • itching
  • swelling of the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  • tightness in the throat

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking benzoyl peroxide topical:

Symptoms of overdose
  • Burning, itching, scaling, redness, or swelling of skin (severe)

Some side effects of benzoyl peroxide topical may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common
  • Dryness or peeling of the skin (may occur after a few days)
  • feeling of warmth, mild stinging, and redness of the skin

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