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Benzoyl peroxide topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Acetoxyl, Acne Treatment, Acne-Clear, Acnomel BP 5, BP Wash, BPO, Benoxyl 10, Benzac AC, Benzac AC Wash, Benzagel-10, Benzagel-5, Benzashave, BenzePro, Benziq, Brevoxyl, Breze, Clearskin, Epsolay, Inova, Lavoclen-4, Oxy Daily Wash, Oxy-10, PR Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, PanOxyl, Zeroxin

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 26, 2023.

Benzoyl peroxide topical Pregnancy Warnings

This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus.

US FDA pregnancy category: C

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Benzoyl peroxide topical Breastfeeding Warnings

This drug should be used only if the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus.

Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Data not available

Comments: This drug should not be applied to the breast area to avoid accidental ingestion by the infant.

See references

See also

References for pregnancy information

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Triaz (benzoyl peroxide topical)." Medicis Dermatologics Inc
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Triaz (benzoyl peroxide topical)." Medicis Dermatologics Inc
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."

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