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BENZALKONIUM vs BENZOYL PEROXIDE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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BENZALKONIUM vs BENZOYL PEROXIDE: Safety Overview

Metric BENZALKONIUM BENZOYL PEROXIDE
Total FAERS Reports 279 1,059
Deaths Reported 11 6
Death Rate 3.9% 0.6%
Hospitalizations 103 102
Average Patient Age 52.3 yrs 31.3 yrs
% Female Patients 79.4% 79.3%
FDA Approval Date N/A Apr 22, 2022
Manufacturer Family Dollar Stores, Inc Rugby Laboratories
Route TOPICAL TOPICAL
Marketing Status N/A Prescription