Benzoyl peroxide
Sold as Benzac ac wash, Benoxyl, Dry & clear, Oxy, Metinox acne, Cuticura acne, Benzac ac
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 4
- Registrations
- 9
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galderma Laboratories S.A. (Pty) LtdCertificate held by Galderma Laboratories South Africa (Pty) Ltd. | Benzac ac wash, Benzac ac | 5 | 300044, X0133 | Not determined | PIPIL |
| Stiefel Laboratories (SA) (Pty) LtdCancelled | Benoxyl | 5 | G2036 | Not determined | None |
| Pharmacare limited û woodmeadCancelled | Dry & clear, Metinox acne, Cuticura acne | 5, 10, lotion, cream | L0040, N0170, Q0022, Q0369 | Not determined | None |
| Mentholatum south africa | Oxy | 5, 10 | N0104, N0112 | Not determined | None |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzac ac 5 wash EACH 1 g AQUEOUS GEL CONTAINS BENZOYL PEROXIDE 50,0 mg | 5 | 30004430/13.12/0044 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Benoxyl 5 lotion EACH 100 g CONTAINS BENZOYL PEROXIDE A 5,0 g | 5Lotion | G2036 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Dry & clear 5 EACH 100 g CREAM CONTAINS BENZOYL PEROXIDE 5 g | 5 | L0040L/13.12/40 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Oxy-5 lotion EACH 25 ml LOTION CONTAINS BENZOYL PEROXIDE 1,25 g | 5Lotion | N0104N/13.12/104 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Oxy-10 lotion EACH 25 g CONTAINS BENZOYL PEROXIDE 2,5 g | 10Lotion | N0112N/13.12/112 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Dry & clear 10 EACH 100 g CREAM CONTAINS BENZOYL PEROXIDE (HYDROUS) EQUIVALENT TO BENZOYL PEROXIDE 10 g | 10 | N0170N/13.12/170 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Metinox acne lotion EACH 25 g CONTAINS BENZOYL PEROXIDE (HYDROUS) EQUIVALENT TO 1,25 g BENZOYL PEROXIDE | Lotion | Q0022Q/13.12/22 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Cuticura acne cream EACH 25 g CREAM CONTAINS BENZOYL PEROXIDE HYDROUS EQUIVALENT TO 1,25 g BENZOYL PEROXIDE | Cream | Q0369Q/13.12/369 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Benzac ac 5 gel EACH 1 g GEL CONTAINS BENZOYL PEROXIDE 60,25 mg | 5Gel | X0133X/13.12/133Approved 2 May 2022 | Registered | Not determined | PIPIL |
Regulatory status
This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
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