BPO 9 Foaming Cloths

Generic name:benzoyl peroxide
Dosage form: cloth
Drug class:Topical acne agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.

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DESCRIPTION: BPO 9% Foaming Cloths are topical preparations containing benzoyl peroxide for use in the treatment of acne vulgaris.Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent that possesses antibacterial properties and is classified as a keratolytic. Benzoyl peroxide (C14H10O4) is represented by the following chemical structure:

BPO 3% and 6% Foaming Cloths contain, respectively, benzoyl peroxide 3% and 6% as the active ingredient in a cream vehicle containing: cetostearyl alcohol, hydrogenated castor oil, cocamidopropyl betaine, PEG-14M, methyl paraben, mineral oil, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, potassium choride, glycolic acid, imidurea, sodium PCA liquid, cornstarch, titanium dioxide, sodium hydroxide, glycerine, dimethyl isosorbide.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: The mechanism of action of benzoyl peroxide is not totally understood but its antibacterial activity against Propionibacterium acnes is thought to be a major mode of action. In addition, patients treated with benzoyl peroxide show a reduction in lipids and free fatty acids, and mild desquamation (drying and peeling activity) with simultaneous reduction in comedones and acne lesions. Little is known about the percutaneous penetration, metabolism, and excretion of benzoyl peroxide, although it has been shown that benzoyl peroxide absorbed by the skin is metabolized to benzoic acid and then excreted as benzoate in the urine. There is no evidence of systemic toxicity caused by benzoyl peroxide in humans.

INDICATIONS: BPO 9% Foaming Cloths are indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: These preparations are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of their components.

WARNINGS: When using this product, avoid unn...