What is benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate topical kit?
Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows
excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin.
Sodium hyaluronate is a lubricant that restores moisture to the skin.
Benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate topical are used together to treat severe acne
along with dry or scaly skin.
Benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate topical may also be used for other purposes not
listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate topical kit?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to benzoyl peroxide or sodium
hyaluronate.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell
your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate passes into breast
milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if
you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not use this medication on a child younger than 12 years old without the advice of
a doctor.
How should I take benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate topical kit?
This medication comes as a kit containing benzoyl peroxide lotion and sodium
hyaluronate gel.
Use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts
or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Shake the benzoyl peroxide lotion well just before each use.
Wet the skin before applying the benzoyl peroxide cleansing lotion. Work the lotion
into a lather and rinse thoroughly. Gently the skin dry.
During your first week of treatment, wash the affected skin with the benzoyl peroxide
lotion once daily. After the first week, wash the skin twice daily.
The sodium hyaluronate gel may be applied 2 or 3 times daily. Follow your doctor's
instructions. Apply a liberal amount of the gel and rub it in thoroughly.
Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor has told you to.
It may take up to 3 weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. Talk
with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve. The best results may be seen after 8 to 12
weeks of use. Do not use other medicated skin products unless your doctor has told you to.
Store benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate at room temperature away from
moisture and heat. Keep the lotion bottle and ointment tube tightly closed when not in use.
What happens if I miss a dose of benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate topical kit?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose,
wait until then to apply the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not
use extra
medicine to make up the missed dose.
Where can I get more information about benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate topical kit?
Your pharmacist has information about benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate topical kit written for health professionals that you may read.
What are the possible side effects of benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate topical kit?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction:
hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate and call your doctor at once if
you have severe stinging or burning of your skin.
Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate topical kit?
This medication comes as a kit containing benzoyl peroxide lotion and sodium
hyaluronate gel.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to benzoyl peroxide or sodium
hyaluronate.
Do not use this medication on a child younger than 12 years old without the advice of
a doctor.
Avoid getting this medication on your lips or in your mouth, nose, or eyes. If it does
get into any of these areas, rinse with water.
Benzoyl peroxide may bleach hair or fabrics. Avoid allowing this medication to come
into contact with your hair or clothing.
It may take up to 3 weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. Talk
with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve. The best results may be seen after 8 to 12
weeks of use. Do not use other medicated skin products unless your doctor has told you to.
Stop using benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate and call your doctor at once if
you have severe stinging or burning of your skin.
What should I avoid while taking benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate topical kit?
Avoid getting this medication on your lips or in your mouth, nose, or eyes. If it does
get into any of these areas, rinse with water.
Avoid using benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate topical on sunburned, windburned,
dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin.
Benzoyl peroxide may bleach hair or fabrics. Avoid allowing this medication to come
into contact with your hair or clothing.
Do not use other medicated skin products unless your doctor has told you to.
What other drugs will affect benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate topical kit?
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically
applied benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate. But many drugs can interact with each other.
Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins,
minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication
without telling your doctor.
What happens if I have an overdose of benzoyl peroxide and sodium hyaluronate topical kit?