Drug details

Benzagel (benzoyl peroxide gel)

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Benzagel (benzoyl peroxide gel) is a topical (for the skin) antibacterial agent that also has a mild drying effect used to treat acne. Benzagel is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• itching,
• burning,
• skin reactions such as peeling,
• irritation,
• stinging,
• tingly feeling,
• dryness,
• flaking, and
• redness, especially at the start of treatment

The following drugs are related to Benzagel, either as a replacement or used together:

• Acanya Gel (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%)
• Differin Gel .3% (adapalene)
• Differin Gel .1% (adapalene gel)
• Aktipak (erythromycin 3%-benzoyl peroxide 5% topical gel)
• Onexton (cindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide gel, 1.2%/3.75)
• Epuris (isotretinoin capsules)

The following supplements are related to Benzagel, and may be used together with the drug:

• Zinc (s.)
• Bovine Cartilage (s.)
• Saccharomyces Boulardii (s.)
• Alpha Hydroxy Acids (s.)
• Guggul (s.)
• Tea Tree Oil (s.)