Benzoyl peroxide topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 26, 2023.
Benzoyl peroxide topical is also known as: ACNE MEDICATION 5, Acetoxyl, Acne Treatment, Acne-10, Acne-Clear, Acnomel BP 5, Alquam-X Acne Therapy Gel, BP Wash, BPO, Benzac, Benzac AC, Benzagel-10, Benzagel-5, Breze, Enzoclear Foam, Epsolay, Loroxide, NeoBenz Micro, Oxy Daily Wash, Oxy-10, Pacnex, PanOxyl, PanOxyl 10% Acne Foaming Wash, Peroxin A, Peroxin A 10
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
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 also
References for pregnancy information
- Product Information. Triaz (benzoyl peroxide topical). Medicis Dermatologics Inc. 2001.
- Cerner Multum, Inc. UK Summary of Product Characteristics.
References for breastfeeding information
- Product Information. Triaz (benzoyl peroxide topical). Medicis Dermatologics Inc. 2001.
- Cerner Multum, Inc. UK Summary of Product Characteristics.
Further information
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