Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Benzoyl Peroxide
Drug Class
Anti-Acne Preparations
Chemical Class
Dibenzoylperoxide
ATC Code
D10AE01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Oxyzole?
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
Avoid eyes, mouth and mucous membranes, avoid excessive exposure to sunlight
Side Effects
Local skin irritationreduce application or withdraw if severe.
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 218.6
DRAP approved maximum price · per 40gm · approved 22 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 40gmRs 218.6
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Benzoyl Peroxide, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Brevoxyl
40mg
Rs 293.07
Below approved ceilingHaleon Pakistan Limited
Benoxyl
40mg
Rs 232.71 ceiling
Glitz Pharma
Acnebact
40mg
Rs 227.93 ceiling
No DRAP alertsSigma Pharma International (Pvt.) Ltd.
Pamitra
40mg
Rs 227.94 ceiling
CIBEX (PRIVATE) LIMITED
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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