Benzac AC

Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) may be described as a type of water – based gel, which helps the skin to peel. This medication contains Benzoyl peroxide as a medicinal ingredient in the form of a gel base.

Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) is used to help effectively treat mild to severe types of acne and dry pimples on one’s face.

Prior to applying Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide), cleanse the area to be treated with an anti – bacterial disinfectant. However, you must be sure to follow the directions on the prescription label carefully and ask your health care professional or pharmacist to explain any part of, Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) you do not understand.

Be sure that you do not wash the areas of application for at least an hour after the medication has been applied. It is necessary for you to inform your health care professional if you have not noticed any changes in the formation of acne after 4 – 6 weeks of usage.

Special care may be required pertaining to the use of Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) in children.

Furthermore, you must also be sure to take Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) exactly as directed and refrain from applying a greater or lesser quantity of this medication or altogether taking this medication more often than prescribed by your health care professional. Be sure that you do not suddenly discontinue this medication without prior confirmation from your health care professional.

While on an ongoing course of Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) if you notice any of the symptoms listed below, or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.

Sometimes, Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) may cause the patient to experience mild redness, burning, blistering or crusting of the skin, an itching or stinging sensation, skin dryness or rashes, asthma, contact dermatitis, dizziness and mild breathing disturbances.

If you are on an ongoing course of Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.

Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form, including nutritional supplements or herbal products whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.

Sometimes, Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) interacts with various medications, such as Adapalene, Tretinoin, Erythromycin, Salicylic Acid and Clindamycin.

Furthermore, Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) interacts with various medications, such as Isotretinoin, Erythromycin, topical antibiotics or any other topical medications and varied OTC products for skin care.

In case of an overdose of Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide), call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Furthermore, an overdose of Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) may cause one to experience a rash and bodily swellings.

You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Do not let anyone else take your prescribed dosage of Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive. It is unknown whether Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) passes into breast milk or not.

Furthermore, you must be very careful to avoid allowing Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) to come in contact with your hair during the course of application, since it may get bleached. Apply this medication carefully, since it may bleach colored fabrics and furnishings as well.

The patient must also be sure to avoid using Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) on wounds.

While on an ongoing course of Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) the patient must avoid using harsh skin products, such as soaps or shampoos and skin products containing alcohol, spices, lime or astringents. The patient must also avoid getting Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) into the eyes, inside the nose and mouth or inside any areas of broken skin.

It is important that you do not take a double dose of Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) to make up for a missed one, unless you have consulted your health care professional.

You must speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of using Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) for your condition and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses.

Store Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature (between 59 – 86 degrees F or 15 – 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.

Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. You must speak with your pharmacist or health care professional about the proper disposal of this medication.

It is important for the patient to know that before consuming Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide); they must inform their health care professional, if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from Eczema – affected skin infections.

Furthermore, it is important for the patient to know that before using Benzac AC (Benzoyl peroxide) they must inform the health care professional if they smoke or use illegal medications. This medication may increase one’s skin sensitivity towards sunlight; hence it is necessary that one avoids the use of sunlamps, tanning booths, wears protective clothing and uses an effective sun – block when outdoors. Take adequate precautions for the same.