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Brevoxyl Gel

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Brevoxyl-4 Gel
(benzoyl peroxide 4%)

Brevoxyl-8 Gel
(benzoyl peroxide 8%)

AQUEOUS BASE ACNE GEL FOR TOPICAL USE

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Brevoxyl-4 Gel (benzoyl peroxide gel) and Brevoxyl-8 Gel are topical preparations containing benzoyl peroxide 4% and 8%, respectively, as the active Ingredient In a gel vehicle containing purified water, cetyl alcohol, dimethyl Isosorblde, fragrance, simethicone, stearyl alcohol and ceteareth-20.

The structural formula of benzoyl peroxide is:

Brevoxyl (benzoyl peroxide) structural formula illustration

What are the possible side effects of benzoyl peroxide topical?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using benzoyl peroxide and call your doctor at once if you have severe stinging or burning of your skin.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • mild burning or stinging;
  • itching or tingly feeling;
  • dryness or peeling of treated skin; or
  • redness or other irritation.

This is not a complete list of side...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 5/8/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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