What should I avoid while using benzoyl peroxide topical?
Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these
areas, rinse with water. Do not use benzoyl peroxide topical on sunburned, windburned, dry,
chapped, irritated, or broken skin. Also avoid using benzoyl peroxide topical on wounds or on
areas of eczema. Wait until these conditions have healed before using this medication.
Avoid using skin products that can cause irritation, such as harsh soaps, shampoos, or
skin cleansers, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, hair removers or waxes, or skin products
with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime. Do not use other medicated skin products unless your
doctor has told you to.
Avoid using sunscreen containing PABA on the same skin treated with benzoyl peroxide,
or skin discoloration may occur.
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:
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mild burning or stinging;
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itching or tingly feeling;
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dryness or peeling of treated skin; or
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redness or other irritation.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect benzoyl peroxide topical?
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically
applied benzoyl peroxide. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about
all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and
drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about benzoyl peroxide topical.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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