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benzoyl peroxide
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benzoyl /ben·zo·yl/ (ben´zo-il) the acyl radical formed from benzoic acid, C6H5CO—.
benzoyl peroxide  a topical keratolytic and antibacterial used in the treatment of acne vulgaris.

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

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.

benzoyl [ben´zo-il]
the acyl radical formed from benzoic acid, C6H5CO-.
benzoyl peroxide a topical antibacterial used in the treatment of acne vulgaris; it also has keratolytic, drying, and skin peeling actions which promote evacuation of comedones.

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.

benzoyl
the acyl radical formed from benzoic acid, C6H5CO−.

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


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NeoBenz Micro is a benzoyl peroxide medication for the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris.
NeoBenz Micro is available in three prescription strengths: 3.
 
 
 
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