Benzoyl Peroxide (Topical)

Brand name(s): Vanishing Cre

Proper Use of This Medicine

It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than recommended on the label, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. To do so may cause irritation of the skin.

Do not use this medicine in or around the eyes or lips, or inside the nose, or on sensitive areas of the neck. Spread the medicine away from these areas when applying. If the medicine gets on these areas, wash with water at once.

Do not apply this medicine to windburned or sunburned skin or on open wounds, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

This medicine usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using the medicine.

To use the cream, gel, lotion, or stick form of benzoyl peroxide:

• Before applying, wash the affected area with nonmedicated soap and water or with a mild cleanser and then gently pat dry with a towel.
• Apply enough medicine to cover the affected areas, and rub in gently.

To use the shave cream form of benzoyl peroxide:

• Wet the area to be shaved.
• Apply a small amount of the shave cream and gently rub over entire area.
• Shave.
• Rinse the area and pat dry.
• After-shave lotions or other drying face products should not be used without checking with your doctor first.

To use the cleansing bar, cleansing lotion, or soap form of benzoyl peroxide:

• Use to wash the affected areas as directed.

To use the facial mask form of benzoyl peroxide:

• Before applying, wash the affected area with a nonmedicated cleanser. Then rinse and pat dry.
• Using a circular motion, apply a thin layer of the mask evenly over the affected area.
• Allow the mask to dry for 15 to 25 minutes.
• Then rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat dry.

After applying the medicine, wash your hands to remove any medicine that might remain on them.

Dosing-

The dose of benzoyl peroxide will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of benzoyl peroxide. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For acne:
  • For cleansing bar dosage form:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and over-Use two or three times a day, or as directed by your doctor.
    • Children up to 12 years of age-Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For cleansing lotion, cream, or gel dosage forms:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and over-Use on the affected area(s) of the skin one or two times a day.
    • Children up to 12 years of age-Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For lotion dosage form:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and over-Use on the affected area(s) of the skin one to four times a day.
    • Children up to 12 years of age-Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For facial mask dosage form:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and over-Use one time a week or as directed by your doctor.
    • Children up to 12 years of age-Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For stick dosage form:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and over-Use on the affected area(s) of the skin one to three times a day.
    • Children up to 12 years of age-Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose-

If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply or use it as soon as possible. Then go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage-

To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the cream, gel, or liquid form of this medicine from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

Last Revised: 07/29/1998

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