A1,
A2,
B,
C1,
C2,
D,
E,
F,
G-H,
I-K,
L,
M,
N,
O,
P1,
P2,
Q-R,
S,
T,
U-V,
W-Z
Benzac Warnings, Precautions, Pregnancy, Nursing, Abuse - Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzac Warnings, Precautions, Pregnancy, Nursing, Abuse - Benzoyl Peroxide
WARNINGS
If itching, redness, burning, swelling
or undue dryness occurs, discontinue use.
PRECAUTIONS
For external use only. Not
for ophthalmic use. Keep
away from eyes and mucosae. Very fair individuals should begin with a
single application at bedtime allowing overnight medication. May bleach
colored fabrics. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis and Impairment of Fertility
Long-term studies in animals have not been performed to evaluate carcinogenic
potential.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category C: Animal reproduction
studies have not been conducted with benzoyl peroxide. It is also not
known whether benzoyl peroxide
can cause fetal
harm when administered to a pregnant
woman or can affect reproduction
capacity. Benzoyl peroxide
should be given to a pregnant
woman only if clearly needed.
Nursing Mothers
It is not known whether this drug
is excreted in human milk. Because
many drugs are excreted in human
milk, caution should be exercised when benzoyl peroxide
is administered to a nursing
woman.
Pediatric Use
Safety and effectiveness
in pediatric patients under
the age of 12 have not been established.
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