Brevoxyl Creamy Wash

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

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

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ACNE WASH FOR TOPICAL USE

Rx only

Brevoxyl Creamy Wash Description

BREVOXYL-4® Creamy Wash and BREVOXYL®-8 Creamy Wash are topical preparations containing benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient. BREVOXYL®-4 Creamy Wash and BREVOXYL®-8 Creamy Wash contain: 4% and 8% Benzoyl Peroxide, respectively, in a lathering cream vehicle containing Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Imidurea, Lactic Acid, Methylparaben, Mineral Oil, PEG-14M, Potassium Lauryl Sulfate, Potassium Phosphate, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium PCA, Titanium Dioxide, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch.

The structural formula of benzoyl peroxide is:

Brevoxyl Creamy Wash - Clinical Pharmacology

The exact method of action of benzoyl peroxide in acne vulgaris in not known. Benzoyl peroxide is an antibacterial agent with demonstrated activity against Propionibacterium acnes. This action, combined with the mild keratolytic effect of benzoyl peroxide is believed to be responsible for its usefulness in acne.

Benzoyl peroxide is absorbed by the skin where it is metabolized to benzoic acid and excreted as benzoate in the urine.

Indications and Usage for Brevoxyl Creamy Wash

BREVOXYL®-4 CreamyWash and BREVOXYL®-8 Creamy Wash are indicated for use in the topical treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. BREVOXYL