Benzoyl peroxide
- Generic Name
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Brand Names
- Acanya, Aktipak, Benzac, Benzaclin, Benzamycin, Benzefoam, Benzepro, Cabtreo, Clean and Clear, Clean and Clear Advantage Mark Treatment, Clearasil, Clindoxyl, Duac, Epiduo, Epsolay, Neobenz Micro Wash, Neuac, Onexton, Oxy Daily Wash, Panoxyl, Persa-gel, Relovox, Riax, SkinMedica Acne Treatment, Tactupump, Twyneo, Vanoxide-HC
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C14H10O4
- CAS Number
- 94-36-0
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- W9WZN9A0GM
- Background
Benzoyl peroxide is a commonly used drug in topical treatments for acne. It has been formulated as products with either a single active ingredient, or with erythromycin, clindamycin, or adapalene. After administration, the peroxide bond is cleaved, allowing benzoyloxy radicals to nonspecifically interact with proteins. This treatment decreases keratin and se...
- Indication
Benzoyl peroxide is formulated with antibiotics such as erythromycin and clindamycin for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Benzoyl peroxide is formulated as a number of topical products for the treatment of acne. Benzoyl peroxide is also indicated in combination with tretinoin for the treatment of acne vulgaris in patients aged nine years and older. A triple-c...
- Associated Conditions
- Acne, Acne Vulgaris, Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris, Inflammatory lesions caused by rosacea
- Associated Therapies
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