ZoDerm® 5.75% Benzoyl Peroxide Hydrating Wash™ is intended for topical administration and contains Benzoyl Peroxide for use in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Benzoyl Peroxide is an oxidizing agent that possesses antibacterial properties and is classified as a keratolytic. Benzoyl Peroxide (C₁₄H₁₀O₄) is represented by the following chemical structure:

Each mL of ZoDerm® 5.75% Benzoyl Peroxide Hydrating Wash™ contains 57.5 mg of benzoyl peroxide in an emulsion-based formulation consisting of: purified water,urea(100/o),sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, glycerin, propylene glycol, magnesium aluminum silicate, disodium oleamido MEA-sulfosuccinate, sodium octoxynol-2 ethane sulfonate, cetyl alcohol, laureth-12, glyceryl stearate/PEG-100 stearate, xanthan gum, citric acid, sodium citrate, carbomer and disodium EDTA.

Last reviewed on RxList: 9/27/2011
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