Benzoyl peroxide topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: ACNE MEDICATION 10, Acetoxyl, Acne Treatment, Acne-Clear, Acnomel BP 5, Alquam-X Acne Therapy Gel, BP Wash, BPO, Benoxyl 10, Benzac, Benzac AC, Benzagel-10, Benzagel-5, BenzePro, Benziq, Breze, Desquam-E, Epsolay, Fostex BPO, Oxy Daily Wash, Oxy-10, PR Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, Pacnex, PanOxyl, Persa-Gel
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
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
- (2001) "Product Information. Triaz (benzoyl peroxide topical)." Medicis Dermatologics Inc
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
References for breastfeeding information
- (2001) "Product Information. Triaz (benzoyl peroxide topical)." Medicis Dermatologics Inc
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
Further information
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