Why was PanOxyl discontinued?
I found out through social media that the maker of PanOxyl – a U.S.-based GlaxoSmithKline subsidiary called Stiefel – had halted production due to a ‘global manufacturing supply issue’. It had been taken off the market, along with other Stiefel acne products.
What is the main ingredient in PanOxyl?
Benzoyl peroxide
The active ingredient in PanOxyl Acnegel is: Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/w in PanOxyl Acnegel 2.5; Benzoyl peroxide 5% w/w in PanOxyl Acnegel 5; and. Benzoyl peroxide 10% w/w in PanOxyl Acnegel 10.
Does benzoyl peroxide ruin your skin?
The redness of the skin (erythema), caused by sun exposure and benzoyl peroxide, are both the result of free radicals (oxidative stress) upon the skin. Repeated sun exposure or benzoyl peroxide use generates free radicals that damage the skin’s structure and cellular DNA, resulting in premature aging of the skin.
How long does it take to see results from PanOxyl?
Improvement in acne is usually seen after 3 weeks of use, and maximum benefit after 8-12 weeks of use. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than directed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase.
Can benzoyl peroxide make skin worse?
During the first 3 weeks you are using benzoyl peroxide, your skin may become irritated. Also, your acne may seem to get worse before it gets better. If your skin problem has not improved within 4 to 6 weeks, check with your doctor.
What do you need to know about PanOxyl cream?
A. Some Panoxyl products also contain an ingredient called dimethyl isosorbide, or DMI. This ingredient helps keep the cream stable so that every time you use it, you get the same amount of benzoyl peroxide. It also helps the benzoyl peroxide penetrate the skin. DMI is also used in Coppertone and sun tan lotions to help them penetrate the skin.
Is the benzoyl peroxide in PanOxyl really BPO?
Since all Panoxyl products contain benzoyl peroxide, which used to be abbreviated BP before the oil spill disaster of 2010, but which the manufacturer now abbreviates BPO. Let’s begin with frequently asked questions about this common acne care ingredient.
What kind of bilberries are used to make PanOxyl?
(No bilberries, cranberries, cloudberries, or animal urine is used to make Panoxyl products.) Hydrogen peroxide fizzes as it breaks down into water and oxygen.
Which is better salicylic acid BHA or PanOxyl?
Salicylic acid BHA is usually the preferred acne medication. This cleanser can make your skin confused while at the same time possibly making the acne worse. The soap-free PanOxyl bar contains 5% benzoyl peroxide along with sodium potassium lauryl sulfate, which is irritating and drying to the skin.