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Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 2.5%, 5%, and 10% are indicated for use in the topical treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 2.5%, 5%, and 10% may be used as an adjunct in acne treatment regimens including antibiotics, retinoic acid products, and sulfur/salicylic acid containing preparations.
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Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 2.5%, 5%, and 10% Aqueous Base Acne Gels are topical preparations containing benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient.
Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 2.5% Aqueous Base Acne Gel contains: 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, in an aqueous gel base formulated with carbomer homopolymer type C, dimethicone, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, glycerin, hydrated silica, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, purified water, and sodium hydroxide.
Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 5% Aqueous Base Acne Gel contains: 5% benzoyl peroxide, in an aqueous gel base formulated with carbomer homopolymer type C, dimethicone, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, glycerin, hydrated silica, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, purified water, and sodium hydroxide.
Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 10% Aqueous Base Acne Gel contains: 10% benzoyl peroxide, in an aqueous gel base formulated with carbomer 940, dimethicone, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, glycerin, hydrated silica, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, purified water, and sodium hydroxide.
The structural formula of benzoyl peroxide is:
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Benzoyl Peroxide Aqueous Base Manufacturers
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Perrigo New York Inc
Benzoyl Peroxide Aqueous Base | Perrigo New York Inc
It is recommended that therapy be initiated with Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 2.5%, applying the medication to the affected areas once a day during the first week, and twice a day thereafter as tolerated. Frequency of use should be adjusted to obtain the desired clinical response. Therapy with Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 5% or Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 10% may be initiated in patients who demonstrate accommodation to Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 2.5%.
Gentle cleansing of the affected areas prior to application of Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 2.5%, 5%, or 10% may be beneficial.
Clinically visible improvements will normally occur by the third week of therapy. Maximum lesion reduction may be expected after approximately eight to twelve weeks of drug use. Continuing use of the drug is normally required to maintain a satisfactory clinical response.
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