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Benzepro contains the ingredient Benzoyl peroxide, which is in the form of a gel. Benzepro is indicated for the treatment of acne. However, in one case Benzepro can also be used for other purposes. Therefore, patients need to learn carefully about Benzepro drug information as well as follow the doctor's treatment.
1. Mechanism of action of the drug Benzepro
Interaction of Benzepro with biological system shows that each Benzepro drug, depending on the dose used, will have early or specific effects on a tissue, an organ or a system of the body. The main effect of the drug is applied is to treat the disease condition.
Kinetics of Benzepro absorption as well as distribution, metabolism and elimination will determine the choice of route of Benzepro drug delivery such as oral, intramuscular or intravenous injection. In addition, this activity also depends on the number of times of drug use, drug dosage depending on each case such as age, gender, medical condition, physiological condition...
Benzoyl peroxide contains the ingredient Benzoyl peroxide It has an antibacterial effect and also has a mild drying effect, allowing easy removal of excess oils and dirt on the skin.
2. Indications for the use of Benzepro
Benzepro is indicated in the treatment of acne or can be used for other purposes as prescribed by the treating doctor.
However, Benzepro is also contraindicated in some cases with hypersensitivity reactions to the ingredients of the drug.
3. How to use Benzepro
Benzepro may cause mild to severe allergic reactions or severe skin irritations. Therefore, before starting to use Benzepro, patients should choose to apply a test dose to see if the body has an allergic reaction or not. Patients can use a small amount, then apply Benzepro to 1 or 2 small acne areas per day and do it for 3 consecutive days. If there is no reaction, you can start using Benzepro in a sufficient amount on day 4.
Benzepro is not for oral use and is only applied to the skin. With open wounds or sunburned, dry, irritated skin should avoid using Benzepro.
Before using the medicine, the patient should shake the medicine well and do not cover the part of the skin being treated when asked by the doctor.
Due to the nature of Benzoyl peroxide can bleach hair or some. Therefore, Benzepro should be avoided for these sites. And it is recommended to store the medicine in low humidity and temperature conditions.
If you overdose on Benzepro, you should notify your doctor and medical person in charge. When having an emergency, the family member should bring along the prescription that the patient uses to help the doctor diagnose quickly and treat promptly.
4. Unwanted side effects and some notes when using Benzepro
Benzepro may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case, Benzepro can occur in varying degrees from mild to severe. Some common side effects caused by Benzepro include; mild stinging or burning, itching or tingling sensation, dry skin, peeling or redness, or other irritation.
However, in some cases, Benzepro can cause serious unwanted side effects with rare allergic reactions or serious skin irritations. These reactions may appear within minutes of using Benzepro or may take up to a day or more. When serious side effects appear, there are usually signs such as: severe itching, burning, severe stinging or redness, severe swelling or peeling ... then the patient should stop using Benzepro. and need immediate medical help.
Although this is not a complete list of undesirable side effects of Benzepro, but if the patient feels unusual signs during treatment, it is necessary to notify the doctor or medical staff immediately. .
Some notes in the process of using Benzepro
Patients should clean the skin before using Benzepro. Avoid using products that can irritate the skin such as soaps, shampoos, hair dyes, chemicals, hair waxes, or skin products that contain alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime . In addition, patients should also avoid sun exposure while using Benzepro. Therefore, the patient can prepare clothes and sunscreen to limit the condition of the skin that can be exposed to direct sunlight. Benzepro contains the compound benzoyl peroxide which used with tretinoin topical can cause severe skin irritation. Therefore, when using Benzepro, the patient should pay attention and should provide a list of drugs that have been used and are being used by the doctor for appropriate adjustment, including prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, herbs, ...
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