Benzoyl Peroxide

Information about Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl peroxide uses

Benzoyl Peroxide is used in the treatment of acne.

How benzoyl peroxide works

Benzoyl Peroxide belongs to the class of medications called as keratolytic agents. It acts by killing the acne causing bacteria thereby preventing the infection. It also has peeling and drying properties.

Common side effects of benzoyl peroxide

Dry skin, Erythema, Skin peeling, Burning sensation

Available Medicine for Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzac AC
₹76 to ₹152
Galderma India Pvt Ltd
2 variant(s)
Brevoxyl
₹112 to ₹127
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
2 variant(s)
Persol AC
₹106 to ₹147
Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
3 variant(s)
Bengel AC
₹114 to ₹129
Hegde and Hegde Pharmaceutical LLP
2 variant(s)
Pernex AC
₹49 to ₹123
Oaknet Healthcare Pvt Ltd
2 variant(s)
Perobar
₹107
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
1 variant(s)
Benxop
₹69 to ₹187
Salve Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
3 variant(s)
Prisben AC
₹94 to ₹150
Prism Life Sciences Ltd
2 variant(s)
Pretibenzyl
₹123
Pretium Pharmaceuticals
1 variant(s)
Trixonid Forte
₹90
Nidus Pharma Pvt Ltd
1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Benzoyl Peroxide

You have been prescribed Benzoyl Peroxide for the treatment of Acne.
Be careful when applying Benzoyl Peroxide to large areas since it can bleach hair, clothing, and furnishings upon contact.
It may cause skin dryness or stinging. In case you experience excessive irritation or allergy, discontinue the medication and consult your doctor.
This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid exposure to sunlight, sunlamp or ultraviolet light when using Benzoyl Peroxide.
Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
Do not apply it on sunburned or damaged skin.

Frequently asked questions for Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl Peroxide

Q. Does benzoyl peroxide work/ is benzoyl peroxide good for skin/pimples/acne/acne marks/ acne scars/ dark spots?

Benzoyl peroxide is effective in treating acne on face, chest or back in most of the people where the skin has a lot of blackheads, spots and pimples. It can be helpful in treating acne marks, scars and dark spots

Q. Does benzoyl peroxide darken skin/cause hyperpigmentation/peel skin/bleach skin/cause redness?

Benzoyl peroxide may cause redness, peel the skin and also bleach skin and hair. It doesn't darken the skin or cause hyperpigmentation, but it should be best to use it under a doctor's supervision

Q. Is benzoyl peroxide a BHA/an antibiotic/ retin a/salicylic acid?

Benzoyl peroxide is not a beta hydroxy acid (BHA), antibiotic, retin A or salicylic acid

Q. Is benzoyl peroxide the same as hydrogen peroxide?

No, benzoyl peroxide is different from hydrogen peroxide.