Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Clindamycin
Chemical Class
Dibenzoylperoxide
ATC Code
D10AF01, G01AA10, J01FF01
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed awa...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Dibenzoylperoxide
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Dibenzoylperoxide. It belongs to Dermatological Products pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Benzoyl Peroxide is 242.23.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Topical
5 to 10 % — 24 hourly
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2
Child · Topical
5 to 10 % — 24 hourly
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Safety Alerts
You should not use benzoyl peroxide if you are allergic to it, or if you have: very sensitive skin
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if benzoyl peroxide topical is safe to use if you have any skin conditions or allergies
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Do not use this medicine on a child without medical advice
Important Warnings
Benzoyl peroxide can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction or severe skin irritation
Stop using this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have: hives, itching
difficult breathing, feeling light-headed
or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
Side Effects
Benzoyl peroxide topical can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction or severe skin irritation. These reactions may occur just a few minutes after you apply the medicineor within a day or longer afterward. Stop using benzoyl peroxide topical and get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesitchingdifficult breathingfeeling light-headedswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Stop using benzoyl peroxide and call your doctor at once if you have any of these side effects on the treated skin: severe itching or burningsevere stinging or rednessswellingor peeling. Common side effects of benzoyl peroxide topical may include: mild stinging or burningitching or tingly feelingskin drynesspeeling
Drug Interactions
Applying benzoyl peroxide while you are also using tretinoin topical medicine may cause severe skin irritation. Brands that contain tretinoin include Avita
Renova
Retin-A
Tretin-X
and others. Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products .
Storage
Gel Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Rs 452.66
DRAP approved maximum price · per 10gm · approved 01 Jul, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 10gmRs 452.66
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