benzoyl peroxide (redirected from Basiron)

benzoyl /ben·zo·yl/ (ben´zo-il) the acyl radical formed from benzoic acid, C6H5CO—.

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benzoyl peroxide  a topical keratolytic and antibacterial used in the treatment of acne vulgaris.

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benzoyl peroxide

n.

A flammable white granular solid used as a bleaching agent for flour, fats, waxes, and oils, and in pharmaceuticals.

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benzoyl peroxide

[benzō′il]

an antibacterial, keratolytic drying agent.

indication It is prescribed in the treatment of acne.

contraindications Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. It is not used in the eye, on inflamed skin, or on mucous membranes.

adverse effects Among the more serious adverse reactions are excessive drying and allergic contact sensitization.

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benzoyl peroxide,

n 1. a chemical incorporated into the polymer of resins to aid in the initiation of polymerization.
n 2. an antibacterial, keratolytic drying agent prescribed in the treatment of acne.

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benzoyl

the acyl radical formed from benzoic acid, C₆H₅CO−.

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benzoyl peroxide

dibenzoyl peroxide, a topical keratolytic with antibacterial and antipruritic properties, used in the treatment of skin diseases.