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Known drug interactions. Food or supplement interactions

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Known drug interactions. Food or supplement interactions

Using other topical preparations may interfere with the effectiveness of salicylic acid or increase skin irritation; do not use other topical preparations on the treated area unless directed by your doctor. Talk with your doctor if you are taking aspirin, diuretics, and methyl salicylate (found in some muscle rubs); he/she may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.

None known.
Antibiotics: Topical and Oral
Topical
Erythromycin (Akne-Mycin, Staticin, Erygel, EryDerm)
Clindamycin (C/T/S, Cleocin T, Clinda-Derm, Clindets Pledget)
Erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide (Benzamycin)
Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide (Benzaclin)
Oral
Erythromycin (E-Mycin, Eryc, Ery-Tab, PCE, Pediazole, Ilosone)
Tetracycline (Achromycin, Sumycin)

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Known drug interactions benzoyl peroxide

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

KNOWN DRUG INTERACTIONS
Benzoyl peroxide should not be used with other topical treatments unless
indicated by your doctor. If used with tretinoin (Avita, Renova, Retin-A), it may
cause severe skin irritation.
FOOD OR SUPPLEMENT INTERACTIONS
There are no known food or supplement interactions or nutrient depletions
and/or imbalances associated with the use of topical benzoyl peroxide
treatments.
Salicylic Acid Topical
Oxy Clean Maximum Strength
Oxy Clean Medicated
Salex
Sebasorb
Stri-Dex
Zimulti
Phentrimine
Evening Primrose Oil
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How do these acne drugs work?

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

Acne Drugs

Benzoyl Peroxide Topical
Benoxyl
Benzac AC
Benzagel
Brevoxyl
Persa-Gel

HOW DO THESE DRUGS WORK?

Benzoyl peroxide works by removing cells from the top layer of the skin surface. This action unclogs the pores so that oil (sebum) can escape. In addition, it has antibacterial action, thereby helping to clear the pores of infection by Propionibacterium acnes. Many acne preparations incorporate benzoyl peroxide because research indicates that it increases the effectiveness of some medicines. For instance, when used in combination with antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide reduces the likelihood of a patient developing resistance to the antibiotics: Noroxin, Keftab, Vantin.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

These topical medications can reduce mild to moderate acne without the risk of systemic side effects.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS

Stinging, dryness, and peeling tend to occur initially. Irritation, redness, scaly eruptions, darkening or lightening of the skin, or rash can be more serious side effects.

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