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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Not For Ophthalmic Use. Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
When using this product, skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if:
• you leave BenzePrO™ Short Contact Foam on your skin longer than directed
• you use another topical acne medication at the same time
Do not use this product if you:
• have very sensitive skin
• are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
When using this product:
• avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen
• avoid contact with the eyes, lips, mouth
• avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product
• skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the
product less frequently or in lower concentration.
Stop use and ask a doctor:
• if irritation becomes severe.
Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not expose to temperatures above 120°F (49°C).
Legal Issues
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FDA Safety Alerts
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Manufacturer Warnings
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FDA Labeling Changes
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Uses
BenzePrO™ Short Contact Foam is indicated for use in the topical treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris.
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
Each gram of BenzePrO™ Short Contact Foam contains 9.8% benzoyl peroxide in an aqueous based emollient foam vehicle containing BHT, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetostearyl alcohol, citric acid, dimethicone, disodium EDTA, emulsifying wax, glycerin, methylparaben, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, steareth-10, stearic acid.
Also contains: Propellant HFA-134A (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane).
Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent that possesses antibacterial properties and is classified as a keratolytic. Benzoyl peroxide (C14H10O4) is represented by the following structure:
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