How should I use Ben-Aqua (benzoyl peroxide topical)?
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Wash your hands before and after applying this medication. Shake the lotion well just before each use. Clean and pat dry the skin to be treated. Apply benzoyl peroxide in a thin layer and rub in gently. Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor has told you to. Benzoyl peroxide topical is usually applied one to three times daily. Follow your doctor’s instructions. Benzoyl peroxide may bleach hair or fabrics. Avoid allowing this medication to come into contact with your hair or clothing. It may take several weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve. Store benzoyl peroxide topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
