Overview
11 DESCRIPTION EPSOLAY (benzoyl peroxide) cream is for topical use. Each gram of EPSOLAY contains 50 mg of benzoyl peroxide. The chemical name for benzoyl peroxide is benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate. It has the following structural formula: Molecular Formula: C 14 H 10 O 4 Molecular Weight: 242.
Mechanism of Action
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent with bactericidal and keratolytic effects but the precise mechanism of action in the treatment of rosacea is unknown. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics The pharmacodynamics of EPSOLAY in the treatment of rosacea are unknown. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Benzoyl peroxide is absorbed by the skin where it is converted to benzoic acid, an endogenous substance, which is eliminated in the urine. The systemic exposure of benzoyl peroxide following the application of EPSOLAY was not assessed.
Indications
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EPSOLAY is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults. EPSOLAY is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults. ( 1 )
Common Doses
- Refer to label
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Before initial use, prime the pump until the first drop of cream is released. Apply a pea-sized amount of EPSOLAY once daily in a thin layer to each area of the face (forehead, chin, nose, each cheek) on clean and dry skin. Avoid the eyes, lips and mouth. Wash hands after application. EPSOLAY may bleach hair or colored fabric. EPSOLAY is for topical use only. Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Discard unused EPSOLAY 60 days after first use. Apply to the affected areas once daily. ( 2 ) Wash hands after application.
Contraindications
- 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS EPSOLAY is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions to benzoyl peroxide or any components of the formulation in EPSOLAY [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ]. A history of a serious hypersensitivity reactions to benzoyl peroxide or any component of the formulation in EPSOLAY. ( 4 )
Side Effects
- 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 1%) are application site reactions: pain, erythema, pruritis and edema. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Galderma Laboratories, L.P. at 1-866-735-4137 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
Interactions
- No major interactions listed on the FDA label. Always consult a healthcare professional.