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Does BENZOYL PEROXIDE Cause Acne? 68 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 68 reports of Acne have been filed in association with BENZOYL PEROXIDE (Rugby Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication). This represents 6.4% of all adverse event reports for BENZOYL PEROXIDE.

68
Reports of Acne with BENZOYL PEROXIDE
6.4%
of all BENZOYL PEROXIDE reports
0
Deaths
2
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Acne From BENZOYL PEROXIDE?

Of the 68 reports, 2 (2.9%) required hospitalization, and 1 (1.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Acne Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Acne is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for BENZOYL PEROXIDE.

What Other Side Effects Does BENZOYL PEROXIDE Cause?

Erythema (197) Swelling face (153) Pruritus (125) Dry skin (119) Drug ineffective (114) Hypersensitivity (110) Skin burning sensation (99) Urticaria (89) Eye swelling (88) Dyspnoea (81)

What Other Drugs Cause Acne?

ADAPALENE (40,188) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (31,405) AVOBENZONE\HOMOSALATE\OCTINOXATE\OCTISALATE\OXYBENZONE (2,679) DUPILUMAB (1,305) ADALIMUMAB (1,227) LEVONORGESTREL (1,212) UPADACITINIB (1,203) INFLIXIMAB (946) TOFACITINIB (915) ETANERCEPT (847)

Which BENZOYL PEROXIDE Alternatives Have Lower Acne Risk?

BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs BENZOYL PEROXIDE\CLINDAMYCIN BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs BENZOYLECGONINE BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs BENZTROPINE BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs BENZYDAMINE BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs BENZYL ALCOHOL\ETANERCEPT

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