Oxy 10 Cream: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Oxy 10 Cream contains 10% benzoyl peroxide, a topical acne agent used to treat acne and pimples. It has an antibacterial effect and a mild drying effect that helps wash away excess oils and dirt from the skin. It is applied topically and is available as a cream or lotion.

What is Oxy 10 Cream

Oxy 10 Cream contains 10% benzoyl peroxide and is used to treat acne and pimples. It has an antibacterial effect and also has a mild drying effect that helps wash away excess oils and dirt from the skin.

Oxy 10 Cream uses

• Treats acne vulgaris.
• Helps reduce inflammatory pimples.
• Controls acne-associated bacterial growth.
• Helps clear clogged pores.
• Supports reduction of excess surface oil.

Benefits of Oxy 10 Cream

• Provides antibacterial activity against acne-associated bacteria.
• Helps reduce inflammatory acne lesions.
• Supports clearer pores.
• Helps remove excess surface oil.
• Provides mild keratolytic action.

How Oxy 10 Cream works

Benzoyl peroxide kills bacteria on the skin and has a mild drying effect that helps remove excess oil and dead skin cells.

Oxy 10 Cream dosage

Clean the skin thoroughly before applying. Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin and rub in gently. Wash your hands before and after applying. Start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times a day if needed or as directed by a doctor. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, use it less often, such as once a day or every other day.

Do not use on open wounds, or on sunburned, windburned, dry, or irritated skin; wait until these conditions heal before using. Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth. Avoid letting the product touch your hair or clothing because it can bleach them. Do not cover the treated skin area unless a doctor has told you to.

You may want to test the product on one or two small acne spots once a day for three days before using the full amount, to check for a reaction. It may take several weeks before you see improvement; keep using it as directed and tell your doctor if it does not help.

If you miss an application, use it as soon as you remember, but skip it if it is almost time for your next use; do not apply two applications at once. Do not use on a child without medical advice. If going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product.

Available forms and strengths

• Cream (10%)
• Lotion

Side effects of Oxy 10 Cream

Common

• Mild stinging or burning
• Itching or a tingly feeling
• Skin dryness, peeling, or flaking
• Redness or other irritation
• Bleaching of hair, towels, bedsheets, or colored clothing upon contact

Serious

• Severe itching or burning
• Severe stinging or redness
• Swelling
• Peeling

Warnings and precautions

• Do not use if you have very sensitive skin or are allergic to benzoyl peroxide.
• Using another topical acne medicine at the same time increases the risk of skin irritation and dryness; use only one at a time unless a doctor tells you otherwise.
• This medicine can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight; avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use sunscreen.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, mouth, hair, and dyed fabrics, which can be bleached by this product.
• Using benzoyl peroxide together with tretinoin topical medicine may cause severe skin irritation.
• Do not use on a child without medical advice.
• For external use only; this is not to be taken by mouth.
• Pregnancy: Ask a doctor or health professional before using this medicine if you are pregnant.
• Breastfeeding: Ask a doctor or health professional before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
• Kidney: No routine renal dosage adjustment is established. Systemic absorption of benzoyl peroxide is limited during appropriate topical use.
• Liver: No established hepatic-specific dosage adjustment is required for ordinary topical application.
• Alcohol: No significant interaction with alcoholic beverages is established. Alcohol-containing skincare products may worsen irritation.
• Driving: Oxy 10 Cream is not generally associated with sedation or impaired alertness.

Storage

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat
• Shelf lifetime is 2 years
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Keep tightly closed
• Avoid storing at temperatures above 100°F (38°C)
• Keep out of reach of children

When to see a doctor

• Stop using this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction, such as hives, itching, difficulty breathing, feeling light-headed, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using the medicine and call your doctor right away if you have severe itching, burning, stinging, redness, swelling, or peeling on the treated skin.
• Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation becomes severe.
• If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
• If you think you have used too much, seek emergency medical help or contact your local poison control center.

Alternatives

• Adapalene Gel
• Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Cream
• Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel