Tag: Drugs for Dermatologic Disorders

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; BenzaClin, Acanya, Duac, Onexton Acne Agents, Topical Combos Description Topical combination acne productBoth drug components exhibit antibacterial activity; benzoyl peroxide has drying actions, sebostatic effects, and causes mild skin desquamationUse results in improvements in both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne lesions Indications Indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris.…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Benzac AC Gel, Desquam-X, Benzac AC Wash, Benzac Acne Eliminating Cleanser, BenzEFoam, BPO Creamy Wash Complete Pack, BPO Foaming Cloth, BPO Gel, Clean and Clear Advantage 3-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser, Clean and Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser, Clean and Clear Gel, Clearasil Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream, Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash,…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Epiduo, Epiduo Forte Acne Agents, Topical Combos Description Topical combination acne productAdapalene is a topical retinoid-like drug and benzoyl peroxide has drying actions, sebostatic effects, and causes mild skin desquamationFirst topical retinoid and benzoyl peroxide fixed-dose combination product Indications Indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Contraindications…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Azelex, Finacea  Acne Agents, Topical Description Treatment for acne vulgaris and rosacea associated with inflammatory pustules and papulesOnly topical formulations (cream, gel, foam) are marketed in the United StatesAzelaic acid is a naturally occurring dietary constituent and can be formed endogenously Indications Indicated for the treatment of…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; Differin Acne Agents, Topical Description Topical agent for the tx of acne vulgaris; causes less skin irritation and is more effective than the highest concentration of tretinoin gel (0.025%). Indications Indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to adapalene or any of its components…