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Does BENZOYL PEROXIDE Cause Pruritus? 125 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 125 reports of Pruritus have been filed in association with BENZOYL PEROXIDE (Rugby Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication). This represents 11.8% of all adverse event reports for BENZOYL PEROXIDE.

125
Reports of Pruritus with BENZOYL PEROXIDE
11.8%
of all BENZOYL PEROXIDE reports
1
Deaths
11
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pruritus From BENZOYL PEROXIDE?

Of the 125 reports, 1 (0.8%) resulted in death, 11 (8.8%) required hospitalization, and 7 (5.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pruritus Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pruritus 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) Dry skin (119) Drug ineffective (114) Hypersensitivity (110) Skin burning sensation (99) Urticaria (89) Eye swelling (88) Dyspnoea (81) Skin exfoliation (81)

What Other Drugs Cause Pruritus?

DUPILUMAB (44,279) ADAPALENE (12,072) ADALIMUMAB (9,644) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (9,439) SECUKINUMAB (8,755) ETANERCEPT (8,047) METHOTREXATE (7,526) LENALIDOMIDE (6,304) TOCILIZUMAB (5,973) RITUXIMAB (5,548)

Which BENZOYL PEROXIDE Alternatives Have Lower Pruritus Risk?

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