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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A Clinical Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of IDP-110 in Patients With Acne Vulgaris
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2008-04-22
- Last Posted Date
- 2008-04-22
- Lead Sponsor
- Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Target Recruit Count
- 1399
- Registration Number
- NCT00663286
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Central Sooner Research, Norman, Oklahoma, United States
🇺🇸Derm Center of Augusta, Augusta, Georgia, United States
🇺🇸Webster Dermatology, PA, Hockessin, Delaware, United States
Measuring Adherence in Subjects With Acne Vulgaris in a Clinic Population Subtitle: Topical Benzoyl Peroxide for Acne
- First Posted Date
- 2008-04-14
- Last Posted Date
- 2018-08-28
- Lead Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
- Target Recruit Count
- 20
- Registration Number
- NCT00658112
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Wake Forest University Health Sciences Dermatology, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Study of Benzoyl Peroxide Cream for Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2007-11-15
- Last Posted Date
- 2017-09-26
- Lead Sponsor
- Northwestern University
- Target Recruit Count
- 11
- Registration Number
- NCT00558831
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Northwestern University Department of Dermatology, Chicago, Illinois, United States
A Study to Demonstrate the Efficacy and Safety of Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Gel in Subjects With Acne Vulgaris
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2007-01-15
- Last Posted Date
- 2021-02-18
- Lead Sponsor
- Galderma R&D
- Target Recruit Count
- 1670
- Registration Number
- NCT00421993
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
UTSW Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States
🇺🇸Dawes Fretzin Clinical Research Group, LLC, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
🇺🇸Dolby Research, LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
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