Indications & Uses
Oxigel is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Shake well before use. Start treatment by washing the affected areas with Benzoyl Peroxide once daily for the first week, increasing to twice daily thereafter as tolerated. Wet the skin to be treated, apply the wash, work it into a full lather, then rinse thoroughly and pat dry. How often it's used can be adjusted to achieve the desired clinical response. Close the cap tightly after each use. Children: Safety and effectiveness in children under 12 years of age have not been established.
Side Effects
Allergic contact dermatitis and dryness have been reported with topical Benzac use. If noticeable scaling, redness or swelling develops, treatment should be stopped and suitable care given. Cool compresses can help these effects settle more quickly. Once the reaction has cleared, it is often possible to resume Benzac at a lower dosage schedule, provided the reaction is not thought to be a true allergy.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
For external use only. Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with the eyes, eyelids, lips and mucous membranes; if contact happens by accident, rinse the area thoroughly with water. Contact with colored material, including fabric and hair, may cause discoloration. While using Benzac, avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen. If it is accidentally swallowed, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately. Information for Patients: Avoid contact with the eyes, eyelids, lips and mucous membranes. This medicine may discolor hair and fabrics. Avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen, and oil-free make-up is recommended. If severe irritation develops, stop using it and consult your physician. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis and Impairment of Fertility: Studies in a strain of mice highly prone to developing cancer suggest that Benzac acts as a tumor promoter, though the clinical significance of this finding for humans is not known. Benzac has not been found to be mutagenic in the Ames test, and no published data indicate that it impairs fertility.
Contraindications
Benzoyl Peroxide should not be used by anyone who is known to be hypersensitive (allergic) to it.