Oxigel - Benzoyl Peroxide | VetSafeCare.Com

Brand

Oxigel

Benzoyl Peroxide — UniMed UniHealth
5% / topical gel · 2.5% / topical gel

Alternatives

4

Routes

TOP

Presentations

2

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Presentations

Topical Gel · 5% / topical gel

20 gm

৳200

Topical Gel · 2.5% / topical gel

20 gm

৳150

Dose rules

No structured dose rules are linked to this brand yet.

Dose reference

Human

Adult: As 2.5-10% preparation: Apply 1-2 times daily after cleansing, may gradually increase to tid if needed. Start with lower strength preparations. As cleanser: Wash 1-2 times daily.Child: ≥12 yr Same as adult dose.

Clinical notes

Applications:

N/A

Indication Notes:
Topical therapy for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Avoid In:

N/A

Contraindication Notes:
Benzoyl Peroxide gel is contra-indicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Benzoyl Peroxide.
Benzoyl peroxide has mild keratolytic effect and antimicrobial activity due to release of free-radical oxygen which oxidizes bacterial protein. It is active against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Propionibacterium acnes.
There is no known interaction with other medications which might be used cutaneously and concurrently with Benzoyl Peroxide; however, drugs with desquamative, irritant and drying effects should not be used concurrently with Benzoyl Peroxide gel.
The major adverse reaction reported to date with Benzoyl Peroxide cutaneous therapy is irritation of the skin including erythema, burning, peeling, dryness, itching, stinging, feeling of skin tension locally at the site of application. This is reversible when treatment is reduced in frequency or discontinued. Allergic contact dermatitis, including face oedema, may occur.
Benzoyl Peroxide gel is a preparation indicated for topical treatment only. If the medication is applied excessively, no more rapid or better results will be obtained and severe irritation might develop. In this event, treatment must be discontinued and appropriate symptomatic therapy should be instituted.
Pregnancy Category C. Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the fetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Children, Pregnancy and lactation.