Pronunciation: BEN-zoe-il per-OX-ide
Generic Name: Benzoyl Peroxide
Brand Name: Examples include Brevoxyl and Triaz
Brevoxyl Gel is used for:
Treating acne.
Brevoxyl Gel is a keratolytic agent with antibacterial actions. The effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide appears to be due to its antibacterial, peeling (keratolytic), and drying actions.
Do NOT use Brevoxyl Gel if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Brevoxyl Gel
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Brevoxyl Gel:
Some medical conditions may interact with Brevoxyl Gel. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Brevoxyl Gel. However, no specific interactions with Brevoxyl Gel are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Brevoxyl Gel may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Brevoxyl Gel:
Use Brevoxyl Gel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- To use the gel wash - Wet the affected area. Use your hands to apply the medicine and gently wash. Rinse with water and pat dry.
- To use the gel - Wash and completely dry the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed.
- Wash your hands after using Brevoxyl Gel.
- If you miss a dose of Brevoxyl Gel, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Brevoxyl Gel.
Important safety information:
- Use on the skin only. Avoid getting Brevoxyl Gel in your eyes, on the inside of your nose or mouth, on highly inflamed or damaged skin, or on your lips. If you get Brevoxyl Gel in your eyes, immediately wash them out with cool tap water.
- Avoid applying Brevoxyl Gel to raw or irritated skin, including sunburns, or to open wounds.
- Several weeks may pass before you see improvement in your acne. Continue to use Brevoxyl Gel for the full time recommended by your doctor. If your acne does not improve or if it gets worse, check with your doctor.
- Talk with your doctor before you use any other medicines, special cleansers, aftershave, or cosmetics on your skin.
- Brevoxyl Gel may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Brevoxyl Gel. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
- Brevoxyl Gel may cause bleaching. Avoid contact with hair, fabrics, or carpeting.
- Brevoxyl Gel should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Brevoxyl Gel while you are pregnant. It is not known if Brevoxyl Gel is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Brevoxyl Gel, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Brevoxyl Gel:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dryness; feeling of warmth; irritation; itching; peeling; redness; stinging; swelling of the skin.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; dizziness; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); excessive burning, itching, redness, or tenderness of your skin; extreme dryness; swelling.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch .
See also: Brevoxyl side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include excessive scaling; flushing; redness; swelling.
Proper storage of Brevoxyl Gel:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store in a tightly closed container, away from fire, flame, heat, and light. Keep Brevoxyl Gel out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Brevoxyl Gel, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Brevoxyl Gel is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Brevoxyl Gel. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Brevoxyl resources
- Brevoxyl Side Effects (in more detail)
- Brevoxyl Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Brevoxyl Drug Interactions
- Brevoxyl Support Group
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