Instruction for use: Benzoyl peroxide (Benzoyli peroxydum)

Pharmacological group

dermotropic means

Antiseptics and disinfectants

Nosological classification (ICD-10)

L70 Acne

Acne nodulocystica, Acne, Comedone acne, Acne Treatment, Papulous pustular acne, Papulopustulicular acne, Papulo-pustular acne, Acne, Acne Disease, Acne, Acne vulgaris, Nodular-cystic acne, Nodular-cystic acne

Code CAS 94-36-0

Pharmacology

Pharmacological action - antibacterial, keratolytic.

Active with Propionibacterium acnes. Reduces the content of lipids and fatty acids, has a moderate desquamative effect, reducing the appearance of comedones and acne. With local application is almost not absorbed. A small amount absorbed by the skin is metabolized to benzoic acid and excreted in the form of benzoate with urine.

Application of benzoyl peroxide

Acne.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Restrictions for use

Pregnancy, breast-feeding, age to 12 years.

pregnancy and lactation

When pregnancy is prescribed only in case of emergency.

The action category for fetus by FDA is C.

For the duration of treatment, breastfeeding should be discontinued (excretion with milk is not excluded).

Side effects

Hyperemia, peeling, swelling and dry skin, hair discoloration, allergic contact dermatitis.

Routes of administration

Outwardly.