BASIC INFORMATION
Habit forming? No
Prescription needed?
High strength: Yes
Low strength: No
Available as generic? Yes
Drug class: Anesthetic (topical)
USES
Releives pain and itch of sunburn, insect bites, scratches
and other minor skin irritations.
Relieves discomfort and itch of hemorrhoids and other
disorders of anus and rectum.
DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION
How to use:
Suppositories--Remove wrapper and moisten suppository
with water. Gently insert larger end into rectum. Push
well into rectum with finger.
All other forms--Use only enough to cover irritated
area. Follow instructions on label.
When to use:
When needed for discomfort, no more often than every
hour.
If you forget an application:
Use as needed.
What drug does:
Blocks pain impulses from skin to brain.
Time lapse before drug works:
3 to 15 minutes.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
Symptoms What To Do
Life-threatening:
None expected.
Common:
None expected.
Infrequent:
Nervousness; Discontinue. Call doctor
trembling; hives, right away.
rash, itch;
inflammation or
tenderness not
present before
application; slow
heartbeat.
Dizziness, blurred Continue. Call doctor
vision, swollen feet. when convenient.
Rare:
Blood in urine. Discontinue. Call doctor
right away.
Increased or painful Continue. Call doctor
urination. when convenient.
OVERDOSE
Symptoms:
If swallowed or inhaled--dizziness, nervousness,
trembling, seizures.
What to do:
Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or
medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
See emergency information.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't use if:
You are allergic to any topical anesthetic.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you have skin infection at site of treatment.
If you have had severe or extensive skin disorders such
as eczema or psoriasis.
If you have bleeding hemorrhoids.
Over age 60:
Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent
and severe than in younger persons.
Pregnancy:
No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid it possible.
Breast-feeding:
No problems expected.
Infants and children.
Use caution. More likely to be absorbed through skin and
cause adverse reactions.
Prolonged use:
Possible excess absorption. Don't use longer than 3 days
for any one problem.
Skin and sunlight:
No problems expected.
Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected.
Discontinuing:
May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's
instructions.
Others:
No problems expected.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect
Sulfa drugs Decreased effect of sulfa
drugs for infection.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
Interacts With Combined Effect
Alcohol None expected.
Beverages None expected.
Cocaine Possible nervous-system
toxicity. Avoid.
Foods None expected.
Marijuana None expected.
Tobacco None expected.
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
BRAND NAMES
Acetoxyl H2Oxyl
Acne-Aid Intraderm-19
Allercreme Clear-up Loroxide
Alquam-X Neutrogena Acne Mask
Ben-Aqua Oxyderm
Benoxyl Oxy-5
Benzac Oxy-10
Benzac W PanOxyl
Benzagel PanOxyl AQ
Buf-Oxal Persadox
Clear By Design Persadox HP
Clearasil Persa-Gel
Clearasil BP(M) Persa-Gel W
Cuticura Acne PHisoAc BP
Dermodex Porox 7
Dermoxyl Propa P.H.
Desquam-X Propa P.H. Porox
Dry and Clean Teen
Dry and Clear Topex
Eloxyl Vanoxide
Epi-Clear Vanoxide-HC
Fostex Xerac BP
Foxtex BPO Zeroxin
BASIC INFORMATION
Habit forming? No
Prescription needed? No
Available as generic? Yes
Drug class: Antiacne (topical)
USES
Treatment for acne.
Decreases wrinkles in face.
DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION
How to use:
Cream, gel, pads, sticks or lotion--Wash affected area
with plain soap and water. Dry gently with towel. Rub
medicine into affected areas. Keep away from eyes,
nose, mouth.
When to use:
Apply 1 or more times daily. If you have a fair
complexion, start with single application at bedtime.
If you forget an application:
Use as soon as you remember.
What drug does:
Slowly releases oxygen from skin, which controls some
skin bacteria. Also causes peeling and drying, helping
control blackheads and whiteheads.
Time lapse before drug works:
1 to 2 weeks.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
Symptoms What To Do
Life-threatening
None expected.
Common:
None expected.
Infrequent:
Rash, excessive Discontinue. Call doctor
dryness. right away.
Painful skin Continue. Call doctor
irritation. when convenient.
Rare:
None expected.
OVERDOSE
Symptoms:
None expected.
What to do:
If person swallows drug, call doctor, poison-control
center or hospital emergency room for instructions.
See emergency information.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are allergic to benzoyl peroxide.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you plan to become pregnant within medication period.
If you take oral contraceptives.
Over age 60:
No problems expected.
Pregnancy:
No proben problems. Consult doctor.
Breast-feeding:
No proven problems. Consult doctor.
Infants and children:
Not recommended.
Prolonged use:
Permanent rash or scarring.
Skin and sunlight:
No problems expected.
Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected.
Discontinuing:
May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Discontinue when
acne improves.
If acne doesn't improve in 2 weeks, call doctor.
Others:
Keep away from hair and clothing. May bleach.
Store away from heat in cool, dry place.
Avoid contact with eyes, lips, nose and sensitive areas
of the neck.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect
Antiacne topical Excessive skin irritation.
preparations (other)
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
Interacts With Combined Effect
Alcohol None expected.
Beverages None expected.
Cocaine None expected.
Foods
Cinnamon, foods Skin rash.
with benzoic acid.
Marijuana None expected.
Tobacco None expected.
ISOTRETINOIN
BRAND NAMES
Accutane
BASIC INFORMATION
Habit forming? No
Prescription needed? Yes
Available as generic? No
Drug classification: Antiacne
USES
Decreases cystic acne formation in severe cases.
Certain other skin disorders involving an overabundance of
outer skin layer.
DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION
How to take:
Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen
stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, crumble
tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food.
When to take:
Twice a day. Follow prescription directions.
If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If
more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose and
double dose.
What drug does:
Reduces sebaceous gland activity and size.
Time lapse before drug works:
May require 15 to 20 weeks to experience full benefit.
Don't take with:
Vitamin A or supplements containing Vitamin A.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE SIDE EFFECTS
Symptoms What To Do
Life-threatening:
None expected.
Common:
Burning, red, itching Discontinue. Call doctor
eyes; lip scaling. right away.
Itchy skin. Continue. Call doctor
when convenient.
Frequent:
Dry mouth. Continue. Tell doctor
at next visit. (Suck
ice or chew gum).
Infrequent:
Rash, infection, Discontinue. Call doctor
nausea, vomiting. right away.
Headache; pain in Continue. Call doctor
muscles, bones, when convenient.
joints; hair thinning;
tiredness.
Rare:
None expected.
OVERDOSE
Symptoms:
None reported.
What to do:
Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes
much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor,
poison-control center or hospital emergency room for
instructions.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are allergic to isotretinoin.
You are pregnant or plan pregnancy.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you have diabetes.
If you or any member of family have high triglyceride
levels in blood.
Over age 60:
Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent
and severe than in younger persons.
Pregnancy:
Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't
use.
Breast-feeding:
Drug filters into milk. May harm child. Avoid.
Infants and children:
Not recommended.
Prolonged use:
Possible damage to cornea.
Skin and sunlight:
May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to
sun or sunlamp.
Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected.
Discontinuing:
Single course of treatment usually all needed. If
second course required, wait 8 weeks after completing
first course.
Others:
Use only for severe cases of cystic acne that have not
responded to less hazardous forms of acne treatment.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
Generic Name or Drug Class Combined Effect
Vitamin A Additive toxic effect
of each. Avoid.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
Interacts With Combined Effect
Alcohol Significant increase in
triglycerides in blood.
Avoid.
Beverages No problems expected.
Cocaine Increased chance of
toxicity of isotretinoin.
Avoid.
Foods No problems expected.
Marijuana Increased chance of
toxicity of isotretinoin.
Avoid.
Tobacco May decrease absorption
of medicine. Avoid
tobacco while in
treatment.
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