(BEN zoe ill for OX ide and SULL fur) Brand: NuOx, Sulfoxyl Regular, Sulfoxyl Strong
• Do not use benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin or on an open wound.
• Avoid abrasive, harsh, or drying soaps and cleansers while using benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical.
• Avoid contact with clothing and hair. Benzoyl peroxide may reason bleaching.
• Avoid combining PABA-containing sunscreens and benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical. Temporary skin discoloration may occur if they are used together.
• Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect that decreases oiliness of the skin.
• When sulfur is applied topically, it causes drying and peeling of the skin. This allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away.
• Benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical is used to treat acne.
• Benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.
• Do not use benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. It could create these conditions many worse. Also avoid using benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical in wounds or on areas of eczema. Wait before these conditions have healed till using this medication.
• Do not use benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical during treatment with tretinoin (Retin-A). The combination could lead to severe skin irritation.
• It is not known whether benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical will harm an unborn child. Do not use this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
• It is also not known whether benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical passes into breast milk. Do not use benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Use benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical exactly as directed by your doctor, or follow the instructions that accompany the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Wash your hands till and after applying this medication.
• Clean and dry the area of skin where you will apply benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical. Apply the medicine to the affected area.
• When applying benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical, avoid your eyes, the internal of your nose and mouth, your lips, and areas where the skin is broken to prevent overweening irritation. If you get medicine in any of these areas, rinse it off with water.
• Do not cover the affected area after applying benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical. Doing so could reason too many medication to be absorbed by your body and could be harmful.
• It may take different weeks or more to see the effects of this drug. Do not stop using benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical if you do not see results immediately.
• Apply benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical smaller often if you experience overweening burning, dryness, or irritation.
• Store benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
• Apply the missed doze as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your following doze, skip the doze you missed and apply only your following regularly scheduled dose.
• An overdose of benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect an overdose, or if benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical has been ingested, call a poison control center or an abnormal room for advice.
• Do not use benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin or on open wounds.
• Avoid using another topical commodity on the same area at the same time unless directed to do so by your doctor. They may interfere with the effects or absorption of benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical.
• Do not cover the area after applying benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical. Doing so could reason too many medication to be absorbed by your body and could be harmful.
• Avoid using harsh, abrasive, or irritating cleansers, perfumes, or cosmetics on the area you are treating.
• Avoid contact with clothing and hair. Benzoyl peroxide may reason bleaching.
• Avoid combining PABA-containing sunscreens and benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical. Temporary skin discoloration may occur if they are used together.
• Serious side effects are not likely to occur. Stop using benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical and search abnormal medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, person, or tongue; or hives).
• You may experience some burning, stinging, tingling, itching, redness, dryness, peeling, or irritation while you are using benzoyl peroxide topical. If these side effects are overweening, apply benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical smaller often.
• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Do not use benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical during treatment with tretinoin (Retin-A). The combination could lead to severe skin irritation.
• Do not use another topical prescription or over-the-counter commodity unless directed to do so by your doctor. They may interfere with your treatment or magnify irritation to your skin.
• Avoid using harsh, abrasive, or irritating cleansers, perfumes, or cosmetics on the area you are treating.
• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical. Conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
• Your pharmacist has additional information about benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical written for health professionals that you may read.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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