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Brevoxyl Lotion

Brevoxyl Lotion is used for:

Treating mild to moderate acne. It may be used with other acne medications.

Brevoxyl Lotion is a keratolytic agent with antibacterial actions. The effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide appears to be due to its antibacterial, peeling (keratolytic), and drying actions.

Do NOT use Brevoxyl Lotion if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Brevoxyl Lotion

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Brevoxyl Lotion:

Some medical conditions may interact with Brevoxyl Lotion. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Brevoxyl Lotion. However, no specific interactions with Brevoxyl Lotion are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Brevoxyl Lotion may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Brevoxyl Lotion:

Use Brevoxyl Lotion as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Shake well before using.
• To use the lotion wash - Wet the affected area. Use your hands to apply the medicine and gently wash. Rinse with water and pat dry.
• To use the lotion - Wash and completely dry the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed.
• Wash your hands after using Brevoxyl Lotion.
• If you miss a dose of Brevoxyl Lotion, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Brevoxyl Lotion.

Important safety information:

• Brevoxyl Lotion may be harmful if swallowed. If you or someone you know may have taken Brevoxyl Lotion by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Use on the skin only. Avoid getting Brevoxyl Lotion in your eyes, on the inside of your nose or mouth, on highly inflamed or damaged skin, or on your lips. If you get Brevoxyl Lotion in your eyes, immediately wash them out with cool tap water.
• Avoid applying Brevoxyl Lotion to raw or irritated skin, including sunburns, or to open wounds.
• Several weeks may pass before you see improvement in your acne. Continue to use Brevoxyl Lotion for the full time recommended by your doctor. If your acne does not improve or if it gets worse, check with your doctor.
• Do not use any other medicines, special cleansers, aftershave, or cosmetics on your skin without checking with your doctor.
• Brevoxyl Lotion may cause increased sensitivity to sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Brevoxyl Lotion. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
• Brevoxyl Lotion may cause bleaching. Avoid contact with hair, fabrics, or carpeting.
• Use Brevoxyl Lotion with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 12 years of age.. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Brevoxyl Lotion during pregnancy. It is unknown if Brevoxyl Lotion is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Brevoxyl Lotion, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Brevoxyl Lotion:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dryness; feeling of warmth; irritation; itching; peeling; redness; stinging; swelling of the skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; dizziness; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); excessive burning, itching, redness, or tenderness of your skin; extreme dryness; severe irritation; sloughing of the skin; swelling in the treated areas.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include excessive scaling; flushing; redness; swelling.

Store at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container, away from fire, flame, heat, and light. Keep Brevoxyl Lotion out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Brevoxyl Lotion, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Brevoxyl Lotion is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Brevoxyl Lotion. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.