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Drug profile · INN

benzoyl peroxide

benzoyl peroxide (CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE) is a releases active oxygen. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 2
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — benzoyl peroxide
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
2
Programs
2
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

benzoyl peroxide (CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE) is a releases active oxygen. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN benzoyl peroxide
Brand CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE
Mechanism Releases active oxygen
Route TOPICAL
Formulation GEL

Mechanism of action

Releases active oxygen

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Adapalene 0.003 MG/MG / Benzoyl Peroxide 0.025 MG/MG Topical Gel [Epiduo] Approved · AVENUE THERAPEUTICS · Acne Vulgaris
  2. Next generation sequencing Unknown · Chinese Academy of · Gastrointestinal Cancer

Related patents

  1. US 9072675

    Non-irritating benzoyl peroxide

    Expires Mon Jul 02 2035 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 8697130

    Non-irritating benzoyl peroxide

    Expires Mon Apr 10 2034 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is benzoyl peroxide?

benzoyl peroxide (CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE) is a releases active oxygen. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for benzoyl peroxide?

CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE is a marketed brand name for benzoyl peroxide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of benzoyl peroxide?

benzoyl peroxide has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.