Benzoyl Peroxide: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Benzoyl Peroxide Information

Benzoyl Peroxide is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pimples. Other than this, Benzoyl Peroxide has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Benzoyl Peroxide. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Benzoyl Peroxide include Skin Peeling. While these are the most often observed Benzoyl Peroxide side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Benzoyl Peroxide are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Benzoyl Peroxide is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Benzoyl Peroxide has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Benzoyl Peroxide related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Benzoyl Peroxide have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Benzoyl Peroxide may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Benzoyl Peroxide is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Benzoyl Peroxide Benefits & Uses
Benzoyl Peroxide Dosage & How to Take
Benzoyl Peroxide Side Effects
Benzoyl Peroxide Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Benzoyl Peroxide with Other Drugs
Benzoyl Peroxide Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl Peroxide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Benzoyl Peroxide Benefits & Uses

Benzoyl Peroxide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)

Other Benefits

Keratosis, Seborrheic
Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Dermatitis

Benzoyl Peroxide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Benzoyl Peroxide Related Warnings

Is the use of Benzoyl Peroxide safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Benzoyl Peroxide in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Benzoyl Peroxide safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Benzoyl Peroxide on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Benzoyl Peroxide will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Benzoyl Peroxide on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Benzoyl Peroxide on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Benzoyl Peroxide on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Benzoyl Peroxide on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Benzoyl Peroxide on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Benzoyl Peroxide on the heart, information on safety of Benzoyl Peroxide for the heart is unavailable.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Benzoyl Peroxide with Other Drugs

Benzoyl Peroxide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Isotretinoin

Clindamycin

Fluocinolone

Tretinoin

Benzoyl Peroxide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benzoyl Peroxide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Benzoyl Peroxide

Is this Benzoyl Peroxide habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Benzoyl Peroxide.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Benzoyl Peroxide since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Benzoyl Peroxide should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Benzoyl Peroxide in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Benzoyl Peroxide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benzoyl Peroxide

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Benzoyl Peroxide and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Benzoyl Peroxide

Information about the interaction of Benzoyl Peroxide and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Benzoyl Peroxide

Question over 5 years ago

Can Benzoyl Peroxide remove acne scars/marks?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Benzoyl Peroxide might help in improving the appearance of acne scars/marks on the skin. This is because Benzoyl Peroxide promotes peeling of the skin that helps in removing the dead skin cells and faster growth of new skin cells. This process help in the lightening of skin that improves their appearance.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Benzoyl Peroxide treat blackheads?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Benzoyl Peroxide does not treats blackheads because they are not caused by the bacteria and also they are not inflammatory in nature. Hence Benzoyl Peroxide is not helpful in treating blackheads but it can prevent the formation of blackheads which are caused by acne (spots).

Question about 5 years ago

Is Benzoyl Peroxide a steroid?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Benzoyl Peroxide is not a steroid. It contains benzoyl peroxide which is an oxidizing agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as keratolytic agents. It is an over the counter drug that is used for the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples).

Question over 5 years ago

Can Benzoyl Peroxide cause hair loss?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Benzoyl Peroxide does not cause hair loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug. However, it can cause discoloration of the hairs (yellow or orange color) due to its bleaching effect on the hair.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Benzoyl Peroxide clear dark spots?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, Benzoyl Peroxide does not clear dark spots. It has not been approved for the treatment of dark spots. Hence you are advised to not use this drug for clearing dark spots.