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Uses of Benzac
 
Benzac is also known by the generic name Benzoyl Peroxide


USES:
This medication is used to treat mild to moderate acne. It may be used in combination with other acne treatments. When applied to the skin, benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria and by causing the skin to dry and peel.


Uses of Differin
 
Differin is also known by the generic name Adapalene


USES:
This medication is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. Adapalene belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of cells and decreasing swelling and inflammation.


Benzac and Differin Combined Have 7 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects
 
Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin and Benzac combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin and Benzac combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin and Benzac combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Scaling of Skin - Skin Scaling is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin and Benzac combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Skin Inflammation due to a Topically Applied Medication - Dermatitis due to Topical Drug is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin and Benzac combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Skin Irritation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin and Benzac combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Stinging of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin and Benzac combined

Benzac and Differin Combined have 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Dry Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benzac and Differin combined
Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benzac and Differin combined
Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benzac and Differin combined
Scaling of Skin - Skin Scaling is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benzac and Differin combined
Stinging of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benzac and Differin combined

Benzac and Differin Drug-Drug Interactions
 
There are no drug-drug interactions between Benzac and Differin.

Benzac has 2 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Benzac.

Benzac Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications 

Exfoliative Dermatitis - Skin Rash with Sloughing is a contraindication of Benzac.

Contraindication Warnings 

Skin Inflammation is a contraindication of Benzac.

Differin has 2 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Differin.

Differin Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Sunburn is a contraindication of Differin.

Relative Contraindications 

Skin Rash - Rash is a contraindication of Differin.
Benzac - Symptoms of overdose may include
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If swallowing or overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Differin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medication may be harmful if swallowed.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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