Generic for Panoxyl for mild to moderate acne - Drug Information

Generic Name - Benzoyl peroxide

Category - Antiacne medication

Indications

Mild to moderate acne
Generic Panoxyl is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate acne. Benzoyl peroxide (Generic Panoxyl) has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away.

Generic for Panoxyl Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Panoxyl is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to Panoxyl, or allergic to cinnamon or anti-itch skin lotions.
Generic Panoxyl should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Eczema or
Red or raw skin (including sunburned skin)

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Panoxyl. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Adapalene
Isotretinoin
Topical antibiotics
Salicylic acid or sulfur containing products
Tretinoin

Generic for Panoxyl Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericPanoxyl
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Panoxyl for Acne is to apply sparingly one or more times daily.

Generic for Panoxyl Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Panoxyl side Effects include severe burning, itching, reddening and crusting, or swelling of the treated areas,

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Panoxyl.

Generic for Panoxyl and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Panoxyl causes injury to the fetus. However, Generic Panoxyl may be absorbed through the skin. Consult your doctor and seek medical opinion.

Generic for Panoxyl and Breastfeeding

Generic Panoxyl may be absorbed through the mother's skin. It is not known whether it passes into the breast milk. However, this medicine has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies. It is recommended to talk to your and seek medical advice.

Generic for Panoxyl and Pediatric

Generic Panoxyl is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children 12 years of age and older than it does in adults. However, it is best to seek medical opinion regarding the use of Generic Panoxyl in pediatric patients.

Generic for Panoxyl and Geriatric

Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects Generic Panoxyl have not been performed in the geriatric population. However, geriatrics-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of this medication in the elderly are not expected.

Note

The above information about Generic Panoxyl serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.