What is Benzoyl Peroxide Wash: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Benzoyl Peroxide Wash

• When you first begin to use this product, apply it to 1 or 2 small affected areas of the skin for 3 days. If no discomfort occurs, follow the directions on the product label or use the medicine as directed by your doctor.

• Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

• Missed dose:Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.

• Missed dose:Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• When you first begin to use this product, apply it to 1 or 2 small affected areas of the skin for 3 days. If no discomfort occurs, follow the directions on the product label or use the medicine as directed by your doctor.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.

• Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

What to do if you miss a dose of Benzoyl Peroxide Wash

Benzoyl Peroxide Wash contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to benzoyl peroxide.

Benzoyl Peroxide Wash warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you ever had an allergic reaction to an acne product.

• This medicine may bleach your hair or clothes.

• This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Benzoyl Peroxide Wash interactions

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you ever had an allergic reaction to an acne product.

• This medicine may bleach your hair or clothes.

• This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.