ACT Fluoride Rinse

fluoride topical
Pronunciation: FLOR ide TOP i kal Brand: ACT Fluoride Rinse, Control Rx, Denta 5000 Plus, Dentagel, Ethedent, Fluoridex, Fluoridex Whitening, Fluorigard, Fluorinse, Gel-Kam, Gel-Kam Dental Therapy Pak, Gel-Kam Dentinbloc, Gel-Kam Sensitivity Therapy, Nafrinse Solution, Neutracare Gel, Neutral Sodium Fluoride Rinse, Omnii Gel, Omnii Gel Just For Kids, Oral B Anti-Cavity, Perfect Choice, Perio Med, Phos-Flur, Prevident, Prevident 500 Plus Boost, Prevident 5000 Plus, Prevident Dental Rinse, SF, SF 5000 Plus, Stop, Thera-Flur-N What is the most important information I should know about fluoride topical? • Fluoride topical should not be used if the level of fluoride topical in the drinking water is greater than 0.7 parts per million (ppm). • Before using fluoride topical, tell your dentist and doctor if you are on a low salt or a salt free diet. You may not be able to use fluoride topical, or you may need special tests while you are using it. • Do not eat, drink, or rinse your mouth for 30 minutes after using a fluoride topical. • Do not swallow fluoride topical. Spit it out after use. • Do not allow a child to swallow fluoride topical or serious overdose symptoms could result. • Overdose symptoms may result if you swallow large amounts of fluoride while using it. What is fluoride topical? • Fluoride is a substance that strengthens tooth enamel. This helps to prevent dental cavities. • Fluoride topical is used as a medication to prevent tooth decay in patients that have a low level of fluoride topical in their drinking water. Fluoride topical is also used to prevent tooth decay in patients who undergo radiation of the head and/or neck, which may cause dryness of the mouth and an increased incidence of tooth decay. • Fluoride may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using fluoride topical? • Fluoride topical should not be used if the level of fluoride topical in the drinking water is greater than 0.7 parts per million (ppm). • Before using fluoride topical, tell your dentist and doctor if you are on a low salt or a salt free diet. You may not be able to use fluoride topical, or you may need special tests while you are using it. • If you have gum disease, some forms of fluoride topical may be irritating to your gums. Talk to your dentist or doctor if you have bothersome mouth irritation while using fluoride topical. • Talk to your doctor and dentist before using fluoride topical if you are pregnant. • Talk to your doctor and dentist before using fluoride topical if you are breast-feeding. • The use of fluoride is particularly important in children to protect against tooth decay. The American Dental Association's Council on Dental Therapeutics recommends the use of fluoride by children up to 13 years of age. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends fluoride supplementation by children until the age of 16 years of age. • Do not allow a child to swallow fluoride topical or serious overdose symptoms could result. How should I use fluoride topical? • Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it was prescribed by your dentist or doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. • Fluoride topical should be used immediately after brushing or flossing your teeth. For best results, use the medication just before bedtime, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. • Swish this medication in your mouth without swallowing. Then spit it out. • Do not eat, drink, or rinse your mouth for 30 minutes after using fluoride topical. • Store fluoride topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. • Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, drooling, numbness or tingling, loss of feeling anywhere in your body, muscle stiffness, or seizure (convulsions). • Overdose symptoms may result if you swallow large amounts of fluoride while using it. What should I avoid while using fluoride topical? • Do not swallow fluoride topical. Spit it out after use. What are the possible side effects of fluoride topical? • Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. • Call your doctor if you have any of the following side effects: · discolored teeth; · weakened tooth enamel; or · any changes in the appearance of your teeth. • Less serious side effects may include: · stomach upset; · headache; or · weakness. • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your dentist or doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. What other drugs will affect fluoride topical? • It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied fluoride. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Where can I get more information? • Your pharmacist can provide more information about fluoride topical.

ACT Kids Fluoride Rinse

fluoride topical
Pronunciation: FLOR ide TOP i kal Brand: ACT Fluoride Rinse, Control Rx, Denta 5000 Plus, Dentagel, Ethedent, Fluoridex, Fluoridex Whitening, Fluorigard, Fluorinse, Gel-Kam, Gel-Kam Dental Therapy Pak, Gel-Kam Dentinbloc, Gel-Kam Sensitivity Therapy, Nafrinse Solution, Neutracare Gel, Neutral Sodium Fluoride Rinse, Omnii Gel, Omnii Gel Just For Kids, Oral B Anti-Cavity, Perfect Choice, Perio Med, Phos-Flur, Prevident, Prevident 500 Plus Boost, Prevident 5000 Plus, Prevident Dental Rinse, SF, SF 5000 Plus, Stop, Thera-Flur-N What is the most important information I should know about fluoride topical? • Fluoride topical should not be used if the level of fluoride topical in the drinking water is greater than 0.7 parts per million (ppm). • Before using fluoride topical, tell your dentist and doctor if you are on a low salt or a salt free diet. You may not be able to use fluoride topical, or you may need special tests while you are using it. • Do not eat, drink, or rinse your mouth for 30 minutes after using a fluoride topical. • Do not swallow fluoride topical. Spit it out after use. • Do not allow a child to swallow fluoride topical or serious overdose symptoms could result. • Overdose symptoms may result if you swallow large amounts of fluoride while using it. What is fluoride topical? • Fluoride is a substance that strengthens tooth enamel. This helps to prevent dental cavities. • Fluoride topical is used as a medication to prevent tooth decay in patients that have a low level of fluoride topical in their drinking water. Fluoride topical is also used to prevent tooth decay in patients who undergo radiation of the head and/or neck, which may cause dryness of the mouth and an increased incidence of tooth decay. • Fluoride may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using fluoride topical? • Fluoride topical should not be used if the level of fluoride topical in the drinking water is greater than 0.7 parts per million (ppm). • Before using fluoride topical, tell your dentist and doctor if you are on a low salt or a salt free diet. You may not be able to use fluoride topical, or you may need special tests while you are using it. • If you have gum disease, some forms of fluoride topical may be irritating to your gums. Talk to your dentist or doctor if you have bothersome mouth irritation while using fluoride topical. • Talk to your doctor and dentist before using fluoride topical if you are pregnant. • Talk to your doctor and dentist before using fluoride topical if you are breast-feeding. • The use of fluoride is particularly important in children to protect against tooth decay. The American Dental Association's Council on Dental Therapeutics recommends the use of fluoride by children up to 13 years of age. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends fluoride supplementation by children until the age of 16 years of age. • Do not allow a child to swallow fluoride topical or serious overdose symptoms could result. How should I use fluoride topical? • Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it was prescribed by your dentist or doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. • Fluoride topical should be used immediately after brushing or flossing your teeth. For best results, use the medication just before bedtime, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. • Swish this medication in your mouth without swallowing. Then spit it out. • Do not eat, drink, or rinse your mouth for 30 minutes after using fluoride topical. • Store fluoride topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. • Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, drooling, numbness or tingling, loss of feeling anywhere in your body, muscle stiffness, or seizure (convulsions). • Overdose symptoms may result if you swallow large amounts of fluoride while using it. What should I avoid while using fluoride topical? • Do not swallow fluoride topical. Spit it out after use. What are the possible side effects of fluoride topical? • Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. • Call your doctor if you have any of the following side effects: · discolored teeth; · weakened tooth enamel; or · any changes in the appearance of your teeth. • Less serious side effects may include: · stomach upset; · headache; or · weakness. • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your dentist or doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. What other drugs will affect fluoride topical? • It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied fluoride. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Where can I get more information? • Your pharmacist can provide more information about fluoride topical.

Acnotex

sulfur topical
Pronunciation: SULL fur Brand: Acnotex, Fostril, Liquimat Light, Liquimat Medium, Rezamid, Sulfo-Lo, Sulfoam, Sulforcin, Sulmasque, Sulpho-Lac, Sulpho-Lac Soap What is the most important information I should know about sulfur topical? • Do not use sulfur on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin or on open wounds. • Avoid abrasive, harsh, or drying soaps and cleansers while using sulfur topical. What is sulfur topical? • Topical sulfur causes drying and peeling of the skin. This allows excess oil and dirt to be easily washed away. • Sulfur topical is used to treat acne. • Sulfur topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Who should not use sulfur topical? • Do not use sulfur topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. It could make these conditions much worse. Also avoid using sulfur topical on wounds or on areas of eczema. Wait until these conditions have healed before using this medication. • Do not use sulfur topical during treatment with other topical acne products unless otherwise directed with your doctor. The combination could lead to severe skin irritation. • It is not known whether sulfur topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use sulfur topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. • It is also not known whether sulfur passes into breast milk. Do not use sulfur topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I use sulfur topical? • Use sulfur topical exactly as directed by your doctor, or follow the instructions that accompany the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. • Wash your hands before and after applying this medication. • Shake lotions well before using them. • Clean and dry the area to which you will apply sulfur topical. Apply the medication to the affected area. • When applying sulfur topical, avoid your eyes, the inside of your nose and mouth, your lips, and areas where the skin is broken to prevent excessive irritation. If you get medication in any of these areas, rinse it off with water. • Do not cover the affected area after applying sulfur topical, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Doing so could cause too much medicine to be absorbed by your body and could be harmful. • Sulfur topical is usually applied one to three times daily. • It may take several weeks or more to see the effects of this drug. Do not stop using sulfur topical if you do not see results immediately. • Apply sulfur topical less often if you experience excessive burning, dryness, or irritation. • Store sulfur topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and apply only your next regularly scheduled dose. What happens if I overdose? • An overdose of sulfur topical is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect an overdose, or if sulfur topical has been ingested, call a poison control center or emergency room for advice. What should I avoid while using sulfur topical? • Do not use sulfur topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin or on open wounds. • Avoid using other topical products on the same area unless otherwise directed to do so by your doctor. They may interfere with the effects or absorption of sulfur topical. • Do not cover the area after applying sulfur topical, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Doing so could cause too much medicine to be absorbed by your body and could be harmful. • Avoid using harsh, abrasive or irritating cleansers, perfumes or cosmetics on the area you are treating. What are the possible side effects of sulfur topical? • Serious side effects are not likely to occur. Stop using sulfur topical and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; or hives). • You may experience some burning, stinging, tingling, itching, redness, dryness, peeling, or irritation while you are using sulfur topical. If these side effects are excessive, apply sulfur topical less often. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect sulfur topical? • Do not use other topical preparations unless directed to do so by your doctor. They may interfere with your treatment or increase irritation to your skin. • Avoid using harsh, abrasive or irritating cleansers, perfumes, or cosmetics on the area you are treating. • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with sulfur topical. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over the counter medicines. Where can I get more information? • Your pharmacist has additional information about sulfur topical written for health professionals that you may read.

acrivastine-pseudoephedrine

acrivastine and pseudoephedrine
Pronunciation: a KRIV as teen and soo doe e FED rin Brand: Semprex-D What is the most important information I should know about acrivastine and pseudoephedrine? • Always ask a doctor before giving a cold or allergy medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. • Do not use any other over-the-counter cold, allergy, or sleep medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of a certain drug. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains an antihistamine or decongestant. • Do not use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. • Acrivastine and pseudoephedrine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. • Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of this medication. What is acrivastine and pseudoephedrine? • Acrivastine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. • Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). • The combination of acrivastine and pseudoephedrine is used to treat sneezing, cough, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold. • Acrivastine and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking acrivastine and pseudoephedrine? • Do not use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. • Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to acrivastine, or pseudoephedrine, or if you have: · kidney disease; · glaucoma; · heart disease or high blood pressure; · diabetes; · a thyroid disorder; · an enlarged prostate; or · problems with urination. • If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use acrivastine and pseudoephedrine, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment. • FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. • Acrivastine and pseudoephedrine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take acrivastine and pseudoephedrine? • Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Cold medicine is usually taken for only a short time until your symptoms clear up. • Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. • Take this medicine with a full glass of water. • Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash. • If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days. • This medication can cause you to have unusual results with allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking an antihistamine. • Store the medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Since cold or allergy medicine is usually taken only as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. • Symptoms of an overdose may include feeling restless or nervous, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, warmth or tingly feeling, or seizure (convulsions). What should I avoid while taking acrivastine and pseudoephedrine? • This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. • Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of this medication. • Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as sleeping pills, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by acrivastine and pseudoephedrine. • Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects. • Do not use any other over-the-counter cold, allergy, or sleep medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of a certain drug. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains an antihistamine or decongestant. What are the possible side effects of acrivastine and pseudoephedrine? • Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. • Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: · fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat; · confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior; · severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness; · increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure); · easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or · urinating less than usual or not at all. • Keep taking the medication and talk to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects: · blurred vision; · dry mouth; · nausea, stomach pain, constipation; · mild loss of appetite, stomach upset; · warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin; · sleep problems (insomnia); · restless or excitability (especially in children); · skin rash or itching; · dizziness, drowsiness; · problems with memory or concentration; or · ringing in your ears. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect acrivastine and pseudoephedrine? • Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs: · medicines to treat high blood pressure; · a diuretic (water pill); · methyldopa (Aldomet); · medication to treat irritable bowel syndrome; · bladder or urinary medications such as oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol) or tolterodine (Detrol); · aspirin or salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others); · a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others; or · antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), and others. • If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use acrivastine and pseudoephedrine, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment. • There may be other drugs not listed that can affect acrivastine and pseudoephedrine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Where can I get more information? • Your pharmacist has information about acrivastine and pseudoephedrine written for health professionals that you may read.

Acne-Clear

benzoyl peroxide topical
Pronunciation: BEN zoyl per OX ide Brand: Acne Treatment, Acne-Clear, Benzac AC, Benzac W, Benzagel-5, Benzashave 10, Benzashave 5, Benziq, Benziq LS, Benziq Wash, Brevoxyl, Brevoxyl Acne Wash Kit, Brevoxyl Creamy Wash, Clearplex, Clearskin, Clinac BPO, Desquam-E, Desquam-X 10, Desquam-X 5, Desquam-X Wash, Ethexderm, Fostex Bar 10%, Fostex Gel 10%, Fostex Wash 10%, Inova, Lavoclen-4, Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash, Lavoclen-8, Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash, Loroxide, NeoBenz Micro, NeoBenz Micro SD, Neutrogena Acne Mask, Neutrogena On Spot Acne Treatment, Oscion, Oscion Cleanser, Oxy 10 Balance, Oxy Balance, Oxy Daily Wash Chill Factor, Oxy-10, Panoxyl 10, Panoxyl 5, Panoxyl Aqua Gel, PanOxyl Maximum Strength Foaming Acne Wash, Persa-Gel, Seba-Gel, Triaz, Triaz Cleanser, Zaclir What is the most important information I should know about benzoyl peroxide topical? • Do not use benzoyl peroxide topical while you are also using tretinoin (Altinac, Avita, Renova, Retin-A, Tretin-X). Using these medications together could cause severe skin irritation. • Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. • Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water. Do not use benzoyl peroxide topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin. Also avoid using benzoyl peroxide topical on wounds or on areas of eczema. Wait until these conditions have healed before using this medication. • Avoid using skin products that can cause irritation, such as harsh soaps, shampoos, or skin cleansers, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, hair removers or waxes, or skin products with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime. Do not use other medicated skin products unless your doctor has told you to. • Benzoyl peroxide may bleach hair or fabrics. Avoid allowing this medication to come into contact with your hair or clothing. • It may take several weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve. What is benzoyl peroxide topical? • Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin. • Benzoyl peroxide topical is used to treat acne. • Benzoyl peroxide topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using benzoyl peroxide topical? • Do not use benzoyl peroxide topical while you are also using tretinoin (Altinac, Avita, Renova, Retin-A, Tretin-X). Using these medications together could cause severe skin irritation. • FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. • It is not known whether benzoyl peroxide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I use benzoyl peroxide topical? • Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. • Wash your hands before and after applying this medication. • Shake the lotion well just before each use. • Clean and pat dry the skin to be treated. Apply benzoyl peroxide in a thin layer and rub in gently. • Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor has told you to. • Benzoyl peroxide topical is usually applied one to three times daily. Follow your doctor's instructions. • Benzoyl peroxide may bleach hair or fabrics. Avoid allowing this medication to come into contact with your hair or clothing. • It may take several weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve. • Store benzoyl peroxide topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to apply the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. • An overdose of benzoyl peroxide applied to the skin is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms. What should I avoid while using benzoyl peroxide topical? • Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water. Do not use benzoyl peroxide topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin. Also avoid using benzoyl peroxide topical on wounds or on areas of eczema. Wait until these conditions have healed before using this medication. • Avoid using skin products that can cause irritation, such as harsh soaps, shampoos, or skin cleansers, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, hair removers or waxes, or skin products with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime. Do not use other medicated skin products unless your doctor has told you to. • Avoid using sunscreen containing PABA on the same skin treated with benzoyl peroxide, or skin discoloration may occur. What are the possible side effects of benzoyl peroxide topical? • Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. • Stop using benzoyl peroxide and call your doctor at once if you have severe stinging or burning of your skin. • Less serious side effects may include: · mild burning or stinging; · itching or tingly feeling; · dryness or peeling of treated skin; or · redness or other irritation. • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. What other drugs will affect benzoyl peroxide topical? • It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied benzoyl peroxide. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Where can I get more information? • Your pharmacist can provide more information about benzoyl peroxide topical.