FDA-filed SPL labeling · retrieved through openFDA

Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl peroxide is a topical antibacterial ingredient used across many products to treat acne, and Epsolay is specifically indicated for the inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults.

Brand names FostexBenzefoamRelovoxClenziderm LotionMyhelper +11 more
Rx/OTC Forms 4 Route Topical
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Reviewed by Last reviewed Jul 10, 2026
🧬 Where this information comes from Click to expand

The clinical label records used on this page are FDA-filed Structured Product Labeling (SPL) retrieved through openFDA. We identified 226 clinical label sets within the page’s selected clinical scope after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching. Forms, routes, brands, labelers, strengths, and NDC product-record counts are built separately from matching FDA National Drug Code Directory records. The linked DailyMed document is a representative official source for verification, not the page’s only clinical source. View the linked label on DailyMed →

At a glance
Linked label effectiveMay 22, 2025
Clinical labels in scope ⓘ226
AvailabilityRx/OTC
Earliest approval/marketing year ⓘ1960
FDA-listed product records ⓘ597
Boxed warningNone found in compared labels
How we combine label and product data →
✓No current FDA shortage listed · checked Sep 22, 2026 🚨Recall on record
Other forms & routes:
Topical
⭐ Benzoyl Peroxide at a glance The quick version — the full detail is in the Patient Information Guide below.
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HelloPharmacist Editorial Team Bottom Line
Benzoyl peroxide is a well-established topical treatment for acne, and Epsolay is specifically approved for rosacea's inflammatory lesions in adults. It works by killing bacteria and helping clear clogged pores, but start slowly to let your skin adjust and always use sunscreen while on it. Skin dryness and irritation are common — stop use and seek immediate care if you notice severe swelling, hives, or trouble breathing.
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📖 Benzoyl Peroxide: Patient Information Guide

A plain-language walkthrough of Benzoyl Peroxide — what it treats, how it works, how it’s taken, side effects, warnings and interactions. Tap any section to expand it.

🎯What it's used for▾

Benzoyl peroxide is a topical ingredient found in many skin-care and prescription products, approved for several related skin conditions depending on the specific product.

  • Acne: The majority of benzoyl peroxide products — including Clenziderm Daily Care Foaming Cleanser, clenziderm m.d. system, Clenziderm Therapeutic, Dr. Zenovia Acne Cleanser, Breakout Control, Clarity Clear Skin Solutions, Vie Naturelle Acne Body, and others — are indicated to treat acne by clearing pimples, blemishes, blackheads, and whiteheads, and helping prevent new ones.
  • Rosacea (inflammatory lesions): Epsolay cream is specifically indicated for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults. This use applies only to Epsolay and not to other benzoyl peroxide products.
  • Folliculitis: Zmztuhua Folliculitis Treatment Cream is indicated for folliculitis — a condition causing bumps and pustules around hair follicles. It helps reduce bumps, relieve redness and irritation, and prevent recurrence. This use applies specifically to that product.
⚙️How it works▾

Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent — it releases oxygen onto the skin, which creates an environment that kills acne-causing bacteria (bactericidal effect). It also has keratolytic effects, meaning it helps loosen and shed the outermost layer of dead skin cells, which can unclog pores and reduce the conditions that lead to breakouts. After being absorbed through the skin, it is converted to benzoic acid — a substance naturally present in the body — and cleared through the urine.

The precise mechanism by which benzoyl peroxide helps with the inflammatory lesions of rosacea (as in Epsolay) is not fully understood.

💊How it's taken▾

Benzoyl peroxide is applied directly to the skin — never taken by mouth. Frequency varies by product: most are used one to three times daily, and the general guidance is to start with once daily and increase gradually only as your skin tolerates it.

  • Epsolay cream: apply a pea-sized amount once daily to clean, dry skin across each area of the face; prime the pump before first use and discard 60 days after opening.
  • Cleansing formulations (such as Clenziderm Daily Care Foaming Cleanser): apply a thin layer and rinse thoroughly; some leave-on lotions should air-dry and not be rinsed.
  • If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce to once daily or every other day.
  • Always follow your specific product label and your prescriber's directions — regimens differ between products.
🤒Side effects — in detail▾

Skin reactions at the application site are the most common side effects with benzoyl peroxide.

  • Dryness and peeling
  • Redness (erythema)
  • Burning or stinging
  • Itching (pruritus)
  • Swelling at the application site
  • Scaling
  • Bleaching of hair or dyed fabrics if contacted

These effects are often manageable by starting slowly and using the product less frequently. However, if irritation becomes severe or you notice signs of a serious allergic reaction — such as swelling of the face or throat, hives, or difficulty breathing — stop use immediately and get emergency help.

⚠️Warnings & precautions▾
  • Severe allergic reactions: Rare but serious reactions including anaphylaxis (life-threatening whole-body allergic reaction) and angioedema (dangerous swelling, especially of the face and throat) have been reported. Stop use immediately and seek emergency care if these occur.
  • Skin irritation and contact dermatitis: Redness, scaling, dryness, burning, and allergic contact dermatitis can occur. Avoid applying to cuts, broken skin, eczema-affected areas, or sunburned skin. Apply a moisturizer and discontinue if symptoms worsen.
  • Sun sensitivity: Benzoyl peroxide can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Minimize sun exposure, avoid tanning beds and UV treatments, wear sunscreen and protective clothing, and stop use at the first sign of sunburn.
  • Fabric and hair bleaching: This product can permanently bleach hair and dyed fabrics — be careful with towels, pillowcases, and clothing.
🔀What it interacts with▾

Based on available product labeling, the main interaction concern for benzoyl peroxide involves other topical skin products.

  • Other topical acne medications: Using another topical acne treatment at the same time increases your risk of skin dryness and irritation. If irritation occurs, use only one topical acne product at a time.

This is not a complete list of interactions. Always talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

📋Before taking it▾
  • Allergy to benzoyl peroxide: Do not use any benzoyl peroxide product if you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to benzoyl peroxide or any ingredient in the formulation.
  • Very sensitive skin: Avoid use if you have very sensitive skin.
  • Broken or irritated skin: Do not apply to cuts, abrasions, eczema-affected skin, or sunburned areas.
  • Pregnancy: Benzoyl peroxide is converted to benzoic acid in the skin and is not expected to significantly expose a developing baby, but talk to your doctor before use during pregnancy.
  • Breastfeeding: Significant exposure to a nursing infant is not expected, but discuss with your provider before using while breastfeeding.
  • Children: Safety and effectiveness of Epsolay for rosacea have not been established in children. Check individual product labeling for pediatric guidance.
  • Older adults: Adults aged 65 and over participated in Epsolay clinical trials with no meaningful difference in safety or effectiveness compared to younger adults.
🚑If you take too much▾

If too much benzoyl peroxide is applied to the skin and causes excessive scaling, redness, or swelling, stop using the product. Cool compresses may help ease these skin symptoms. Once things settle, you may cautiously restart at a lower frequency — but only if the reaction was from overuse rather than an allergy. If the product is swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) right away.

📡Pharmacodynamics — effects in the body▾

The pharmacodynamic effects of Epsolay in treating the inflammatory lesions of rosacea are not fully understood based on available information.

🔬Pharmacokinetics — how your body processes it▾

Benzoyl peroxide is absorbed through the skin after topical application. Once absorbed, it is converted in the skin to benzoic acid — a substance the body naturally produces — which is then eliminated in the urine. The total amount that enters the bloodstream after applying Epsolay cream has not been formally measured.

📦How to store it▾

Store away from heat and direct sunlight. Store at controlled room temperature: 15°C–25°C (59°F– 77°F).

📄 Written from Benzoyl Peroxide’s FDA-approved label information, summarized in plain language with AI, and reviewed by our pharmacy team before publication. Every point is grounded in that labeling — nothing is invented. How we use AI →

🩺 Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Quick, plain-English answers to the questions patients ask most about Benzoyl Peroxide — the kind of thing our pharmacy team would talk through with you at the counter.

What exactly is benzoyl peroxide used for? ▾
Most benzoyl peroxide products are used to treat acne — they clear up pimples, blemishes, blackheads, and whiteheads, and help keep new ones from forming. One prescription product, Epsolay cream, is specifically approved for the red, inflamed bumps of rosacea in adults. And one product, Zmztuhua Folliculitis Treatment Cream, is used for folliculitis, which causes bumps around hair follicles. So the right use really depends on which product you have — always check that it matches your condition.
My skin got really dry and red after I started using it — is that normal? ▾
Yes, some dryness, redness, peeling, and mild irritation are very common, especially when you first start. The best strategy is to begin with just once daily and slowly work up to more frequent use only if your skin tolerates it. If dryness or peeling is really bothering you, cut back to every other day. A gentle moisturizer can also help. That said, if your irritation becomes severe — significant swelling, intense burning, or signs of an allergic reaction like hives or trouble breathing — stop using it and contact your doctor or seek emergency care right away.
Can I use this with my other acne products? ▾
Be careful here. Using two topical acne treatments at the same time makes skin dryness and irritation much more likely. If your skin gets irritated when combining products, scale back to just one topical acne treatment at a time. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before layering multiple acne products — they can help you figure out the safest routine.
Will it bleach my towels or clothes? ▾
Yes — this is a real and common issue. Benzoyl peroxide can bleach hair and dyed fabrics, including towels, pillowcases, and clothing, if it comes into contact with them. Many people use white or old towels and pillowcases while using these products. Let the product dry completely before touching fabric, and be mindful of your clothing when applying it.
Do I need to use sunscreen while using benzoyl peroxide? ▾
Yes, absolutely. Benzoyl peroxide makes your skin more sensitive to sunlight, so it's important to apply sunscreen before going outside. Try to minimize unnecessary sun exposure, and avoid tanning beds or UV light treatments while you're using it. If you notice any signs of sunburn, stop using the product and let your skin recover before speaking with your doctor.
Is it safe to use if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding? ▾
Based on how benzoyl peroxide works in the body — it gets converted to a natural substance called benzoic acid and is cleared through the urine — significant exposure to a baby during pregnancy or through breast milk is not expected. That said, it's always a good idea to check with your doctor or midwife before using any skin treatment while pregnant or breastfeeding, so they can weigh the benefits and any potential concerns for your specific situation.
Is Benzoyl Peroxide available over the counter? ▾
Both — Benzoyl Peroxide is sold both over the counter and by prescription, according to its FDA labeling. Lower strengths or certain forms are often available without a prescription, while higher strengths or specialized forms still require one. Ask your pharmacist which version is right for you.
When was Benzoyl Peroxide first available? ▾
Benzoyl Peroxide has been available in the United States since at least 1960, based on FDA approval history (Drugs@FDA) and product marketing records.
Who makes Benzoyl Peroxide? ▾
Benzoyl Peroxide is supplied by 167 manufacturers listed in the FDA NDC Directory, including The Mentholatum Company, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., Walgreen Company.

💬 Answers drafted from Benzoyl Peroxide’s FDA-approved label information, summarized in plain language with AI, and reviewed by our pharmacy team before publication. Grounded in that labeling — nothing is made up. How we use AI →

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💊 How Benzoyl Peroxide comes

Benzoyl Peroxide is available in 4 forms. Different forms and brands can have different approved uses, doses, schedules, and directions. Follow the instructions for your exact product, and do not switch forms without guidance from your prescriber or pharmacist.

Topical cream, ointment or gel

By mouth · On the skin
Brands BenzePrO Phisoderm Clear Confidence Spot Treatment
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Breakout Control: treats acne, dries up pimples, and helps prevent new ones
  • Clarity Clear Skin Solutions: treats acne and helps prevent new blemishes
  • Clenziderm Daily Care Foaming Cleanser and clenziderm m.d. system: treat acne, dry up pimples, and help prevent new ones
Important instructions
  • Breakout Control: cleanse skin thoroughly first, then apply a thin layer to the entire affected area one to three times daily; start with once daily and increase gradually
  • Clarity Clear Skin Solutions: cleanse and tone skin before applying; cover affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily; new users should test on a small area for 3 days first
  • Clenziderm Daily Care Foaming Cleanser: apply a thin layer to the entire affected area and rinse thoroughly one to three times daily; start with once daily
  • If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs with any of these products, reduce to once daily or every other day; apply sunscreen if going outdoors
Available strengths 39 strengths
0.8 mg/29.6 mg 1 mg/g 2.5 mg/100 mL 4 mg/100 mg 7.5 mg/100 mL 8 mg/100 mg
Show 33 more strengths Show fewer strengths
8.5 mg/100 mL 0.025 g/mL 25 mg/g 25 mg/mL 35 mg/g 35 mg/mL 40 mg/mL 0.05 g/mL 50 mg 50 mg/g 50 mg/mL 55 mg/mL 58.7 mg/g 60 mg 0.1 g/g 100 mg/g 100 mg/mL 104 mg/10 g 146.7 mg/g 1.5 g/60 g 2.5 g/100 g 2.5 g/100 mL 2.6 g/100 mL 3 g/100 mL 5 g/100 g 5 g/100 mL 7 g/100 mL 8.5 g/100 g 10 g/100 g 10 g/100 mL 12.6 g/113 g 0.05 kg/kg 0.4 kg/kg
427 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Topical solution

On the skin
Brands Clenziderm Daily Care Foaming Cleanser clenziderm m.d. system Clenziderm Therapeutic Dr. Zenovia Acne Cleanser Pharmaskincare Acnecare Cleanser Vie Naturelle Acne Body
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Clenziderm Daily Care Foaming Cleanser, clenziderm m.d. system, and Clenziderm Therapeutic: for the treatment of acne — dries up pimples and helps prevent new ones
  • Dr. Zenovia Acne Cleanser: for the treatment and management of acne; penetrates pores to eliminate acne and blemishes and helps prevent new ones
  • Pharmaskincare Acnecare Cleanser: for the treatment of acne
  • Vie Naturelle Acne Body: for the treatment of acne; clears pimples and blemishes and helps prevent new ones
Important instructions
  • Clenziderm Therapeutic: cleanse skin first; saturate a cotton ball or pad using the pump 2 to 3 times; apply a thin layer one to three times daily and allow to air-dry completely — do not rinse off
  • Dr. Zenovia Acne Cleanser and Pharmaskincare Acnecare Cleanser: clean skin thoroughly before use; cover the entire affected area with a thin layer and rinse thoroughly one to three times daily; start with once daily
  • Vie Naturelle Acne Body: for the treatment of acne on the body; follow product label directions
  • If dryness or peeling occurs, reduce to once daily or every other day; apply sunscreen before going outdoors
Available strengths 13 strengths
0.1 mg/g 25 mg/g 25 mg/mL 40 mg/mL 50 mg/g 50 mg/mL
Show 7 more strengths Show fewer strengths
70 mg/mL 100 mg/g 100 mg/mL 3 g/120 g 3 g/mL 5 g/100 g 5 g/100 mL
59 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Topical suspension

On the skin
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • For the treatment of acne
Important instructions
  • Apply to the affected area as directed on the product label; start with once daily and increase gradually if tolerated
  • Apply sunscreen when going outdoors; stop use and ask a doctor if irritation becomes severe
Available strengths 1 strength
10 g/100 g
4 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Inhaler

On the skin
Brands BenzEFoam
Available strengths 2 strengths
5.3 g/100 g 9.8 g/100 g
2 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

📊 Benzoyl Peroxide across the U.S. market

How Benzoyl Peroxide appears in the FDA’s National Drug Code Directory — including its dosage forms, strengths, brand names, manufacturers, and FDA-listed product records. These are directory records, not sales or prescription volume.

4
Dose forms ⓘ
167
Manufacturers
40
Brand names
597
FDA-listed product records ⓘ
1960
First marketed ⓘ

FDA-listed product records by dose form (tablet variants merged) — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

Also listed with the FDA, not a patient dose form: Kit (24) · Powder (9) — bulk drug substance sold to compounders/manufacturers and multi-item kits. These aren’t counted in the dose-form total above.

The Mentholatum Company13%
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.5%
Walgreen Company5%
AcneFree, LLC5%
Alchemee, LLC4%
Rugby Laboratories4%
Other makers64%

Share of FDA-listed product records by manufacturer — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

📈 How widely Benzoyl Peroxide is used

A general measure of how commonly Benzoyl Peroxide is prescribed, based on Medicaid — one of the largest public drug programs. The figure below is prescriptions filled in Q1–Q4 2025, summed across every form and brand of the drug.

Think of this as a proxy for how widely Benzoyl Peroxide is used, drawn from freely available public data. Medicaid is just one program — these numbers don’t include Medicare, other government coverage, or commercial and cash-pay prescriptions, so real-world use is higher than what’s shown here.

583,362
Medicaid prescriptions filled (Q1–Q4 2025)
$11.5M gross Medicaid reimbursement (before mandatory rebates — net cost is lower)

How commonly is Benzoyl Peroxide prescribed? Of the 1,596 medications we measure, Benzoyl Peroxide ranks #246 by Medicaid prescriptions — more than 85% of them.

Where Benzoyl Peroxide ranks among the drugs we measure · Q1–Q4 2025 · neighbors ±5
Total prescriptions — #246 of 1,596
#241 Ciprofloxacin and Dexa... 600,153 Rx #242 Olopatadine 588,951 Rx #243 Ethinyl Estradiol / No... 587,481 Rx #244 Clozapine 587,393 Rx #245 Ipratropium 583,555 Rx #246 Benzoyl Peroxide Topic... 583,362 Rx #247 Benzoyl Peroxide 583,362 Rx #248 Iohexol 580,886 Rx #249 Estradiol Transdermal... 575,018 Rx #250 Olopatadine Ophthalmic 567,428 Rx #251 Isosorbide 563,613 Rx

Utilization by Benzoyl Peroxide product

Pick a product to see its own Medicaid numbers. Each chip is one clinical product — a specific strength & dosage form as defined by RxNorm — with brand-name and generic versions combined.

The 0.05 mg/mg topical gel is the most-dispensed Benzoyl Peroxide product — about 41% of these Medicaid prescriptions.

benzoyl peroxide 0.05 MG/MG Topical Gel Most dispensed

236,564 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 41% of Benzoyl Peroxide prescriptions shown $6.8M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $29 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 17 of 48 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 308694

benzoyl peroxide 50 MG/ML Medicated Liquid Soap

143,669 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 25% of Benzoyl Peroxide prescriptions shown $1.6M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $11 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 6 of 43 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 308696

benzoyl peroxide 100 MG/ML Medicated Liquid Soap

138,643 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 24% of Benzoyl Peroxide prescriptions shown $1.8M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $13 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 6 of 53 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 142034

benzoyl peroxide 0.1 MG/MG Topical Gel

32,063 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 5% of Benzoyl Peroxide prescriptions shown $499,427 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $16 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 3 of 50 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 486131

benzoyl peroxide 0.025 MG/MG Topical Gel

29,564 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 5% of Benzoyl Peroxide prescriptions shown $591,132 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $20 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 3 of 19 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 308689

benzoyl peroxide 50 MG/ML Topical Lotion

1,345 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) <1% of Benzoyl Peroxide prescriptions shown $8,578 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $6.38 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 21 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 106309

benzoyl peroxide 100 MG/ML Topical Lotion

1,310 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) <1% of Benzoyl Peroxide prescriptions shown $9,951 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $7.60 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 10 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 106310

Other Benzoyl Peroxide products — combination packs and listings not yet matched to a specific clinical product (kept visible so every prescription is accounted for)

204 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) <1% of Benzoyl Peroxide prescriptions shown $135,487 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $664 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 2 of 149 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity.

Shares are of the Medicaid prescriptions shown here. Product grouping follows RxNorm (the National Library of Medicine’s drug terminology), so “one product” means one strength & dosage form regardless of manufacturer. Dollar figures are gross Medicaid reimbursement before mandatory rebates — rebates (often large, especially for brand-name drugs) are confidential, so actual net cost to Medicaid is lower than shown.

Source: Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data (CMS), aggregated by generic ingredient — summed across every NDC (all brands, strengths, salt forms and dosage forms) of Benzoyl Peroxide, and across all states and both fee-for-service and managed-care claims. A general popularity signal; it excludes Medicare, commercial insurance and cash prescriptions, so it is not total U.S. use. Based on the 39 of 393 listed Benzoyl Peroxide NDCs with Medicaid activity.

🔍 Compare Benzoyl Peroxide products

A representative set of FDA-listed product records for Benzoyl Peroxide — across manufacturers, strengths, and dosage forms, grouped by form with each product’s manufacturer and how the FDA approved it. The same medicine may be made and packaged by different companies, so a single drug can have many directory entries. (It’s also why a refill can look different — a new shape, color, or box — even though it contains the same medication.)

Showing 200 of 597 products — FDA National Drug Code Directory. See every product, package size and price: browse all 597 Benzoyl Peroxide NDCs →

RxNorm Concept Web — From Ingredient to Every Form and Strength

This page starts with one ingredient concept (IN). The branches below show its dose-form concepts (SCDF), then the available clinical drug and strength concepts (SCD). Combination products remain separate concepts with their own pages.

Ingredient (IN) Benzoyl Peroxide RxCUI 1418 10 dose forms · 57 strengths
  1. Dose form (SCDF) Medicated Bar Soap RxCUI 374548 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.05 MG/MG RxCUI 308692 0.1 MG/MG RxCUI 308685
  2. Dose form (SCDF) Medicated Liquid Soap RxCUI 375777 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 25 MG/ML RxCUI 845836 26 MG/ML RxCUI 1655910 30 MG/ML RxCUI 389122 35 MG/ML RxCUI 1051006 40 MG/ML RxCUI 809316 42.5 MG/ML RxCUI 895055 44 MG/ML RxCUI 1543390 50 MG/ML RxCUI 308696 52.5 MG/ML RxCUI 846029 60 MG/ML RxCUI 847131 68 MG/ML RxCUI 2198937 69 MG/ML RxCUI 2198940 70 MG/ML RxCUI 845988 90 MG/ML RxCUI 420071 100 MG/ML RxCUI 142034
  3. Dose form (SCDF) Medicated Pad RxCUI 797677 No current FDA listing
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 25 MG/ML RxCUI 1146699 30 MG/ML RxCUI 797678 40 MG/ML RxCUI 797701 42.5 MG/ML RxCUI 999911 50 MG/ML RxCUI 904807 58 MG/ML RxCUI 2198935 60 MG/ML RxCUI 797704 70 MG/ML RxCUI 999914 80 MG/ML RxCUI 797707 90 MG/ML RxCUI 797710 95 MG/ML RxCUI 2584547
  4. Dose form (SCDF) Medicated Shampoo RxCUI 377492 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 25 MG/ML RxCUI 420905 30 MG/ML RxCUI 1806665
  5. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Cream RxCUI 377598 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 25 MG/ML RxCUI 308688 30 MG/ML RxCUI 1494740 35 MG/ML RxCUI 597666 40 MG/ML RxCUI 1539352 50 MG/ML RxCUI 308693 52.5 MG/ML RxCUI 1311503 55 MG/ML RxCUI 597667 85 MG/ML RxCUI 543408 100 MG/ML RxCUI 106315
  6. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Foam RxCUI 746074 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 52 MG/ML RxCUI 2198933 53 MG/ML RxCUI 866054 97 MG/ML RxCUI 2198942 98 MG/ML RxCUI 1049680
  7. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Gel RxCUI 377955 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.025 MG/MG RxCUI 308689 0.04 MG/MG RxCUI 308691 0.05 MG/MG RxCUI 308694 0.065 MG/MG RxCUI 629364 0.08 MG/MG RxCUI 308697 0.1 MG/MG RxCUI 486131
  9. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Solution RxCUI 1488688 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 50 MG/ML RxCUI 1488689
  10. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Spray RxCUI 2199868 No current FDA listing
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 25 MG/ML RxCUI 2199869

Look up RxCUI 1418 in the RxCUI Atlas →

RxNorm is the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s normalized drug vocabulary. Its concept hierarchy can include forms that are not currently marketed; the status on each branch compares that concept with current FDA listings. RxCUIs identify vocabulary concepts, not individual packages or manufacturers.

🏷️ Sold under these brand names

Fostex Benzefoam Relovox Clenziderm Lotion Myhelper Benzepro NeoBenz Micro Wash Oscion Effaclar Duo Phisoderm Clear Confidence Spot Treatment Clear Proof Acne Treatment Anti Bac Benzac Clearplex Seba-Gel Persa-Gel

🏭 Manufacturers & labelers

The Mentholatum Company 47 Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. 19 Walgreen Company 19 AcneFree, LLC 19 Alchemee, LLC 15 Rugby Laboratories 15 Amazon.com Services LLC 14 Topiderm, Inc. 13 Akron Pharma Inc. 12 Rodan & Fields 12 Meijer Distribution, INC 12 Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd 11 Face Reality, Inc. 11 Cintex Services, Llc 11 Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 10 Crown Laboratories 9 Nouryon Chemicals, S.A. de C.V. 8 CVS Health 7 A-S Medication Solutions 7 Target Corporation 7 Kenvue Brands LLC 7 The Proactiv Company Llc 6 Burel Pharmaceuticals, LLC 6 Pierre Fabre USA Inc. 6

…and 16 more on the FDA NDC directory.

RxNorm drug class

Benzoyl Peroxide belongs to the Peroxides class.

Drug family (ATC) Peroxides

Classified by RxNorm RxClass — the U.S. National Library of Medicine's standardized drug-classification service (Established Pharmacologic Class from the FDA, the ATC drug family from the WHO, and mechanism of action). Reference only, not medical advice.

🔬 Where this comes from

Core label, product, RxNorm, safety, and utilization data on this page come from the sources identified below. AI-written, editorial, and licensed sections are labeled separately.

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FDA-filed drug labels (SPL) Uses, dosing, warnings & side effects from SPL records retrieved through openFDA; the linked representative set can be verified on DailyMed. ✓ Linked label effective May 22, 2025
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Forms, brands & labelersAggregated from ingredient-matched FDA National Drug Code Directory product records for Benzoyl Peroxide.
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Real-world reportsThe FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), served through openFDA.
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Recalls & shortagesopenFDA drug-enforcement reports and the FDA drug-shortage database.
🧾 Clinical label set — FDA-filed SPL labels retained for Benzoyl Peroxide after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching
Clinical labels in scope
226
NDC products indexed
597
Distinct labelers/manufacturers represented
167
Linked representative label ⓘ
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Linked label effective
May 22, 2025
Composite sections available
23
Linked SPL Set ID
507e2cd7-6bcf-4606-bc62-694d64537701
Linked SPL Document ID
71106ed6-4cab-48f2-a552-f512a9ada02e
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How we combine label and product data

HelloPharmacist combines public FDA and NLM records; we don’t author the underlying clinical facts. We identified 226 FDA-filed SPL label sets within the page’s selected clinical scope after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching. The representative label is the starting point for the displayed reference monograph; the 12 largest stored in-scope SPL records, which may include that representative, are compared section by section, and the longest available version of each section is retained. Forms, routes, brands, labelers, product-listed strengths, and product-record counts are aggregated separately from ingredient-matched FDA NDC Directory records; package records listed above are associated with the linked SPL; and the normalized concept hierarchy comes from NLM RxNorm.

For canonical ingredient pages, bounded product-attributed indication and administration excerpts may be added to the AI evidence, and the generator is instructed to preserve available product, brand, route, and form qualifiers instead of treating one label as universal. Where a section is identified as AI-written, its plain-language text is generated from bounded label evidence. New draft drug pages remain in the admin review queue before first publication. Galderma Laboratories, L.P. is the representative DailyMed label linked for verification and dates; it is not the sole source used for the page.

This is general education, not medical advice — always consult your doctor or pharmacist about your medications and any medical condition. For the exact wording of the linked representative label, view that label on DailyMed; some displayed composite sections may come from other in-scope SPL labels. Learn how we use AI and our data sources & update cadence.