The World Health Organization's ATC classification organizes medical drugs based on therapeutic properties, chemical composition, and anatomy. It helps make essential medicines readily available globally and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
1
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D | Dermatologicals | |
2
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D10 | Anti-acne preparations | |
3
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D10A | Anti-acne preparations for topical use | |
4
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D10AE | Peroxides | |
5
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D10AE01 | Benzoyl peroxide |
| Active Ingredient |
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Benzoyl peroxide is a highly lipophilic, oxidising agent with keratolytic and bacteriocidal effects. The effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne vulgaris is primarily attributable to its antibacterial activity, especially with respect to Propionibacterium acnes. Benzoyl peroxide is also believed to be effective in the treatment of acne on account of its anti-inflammatory and mild keratolytic properties. |
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACNECIDE Topical gel | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| BENZAC AC Gel | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ) | |
| BREVOXYL Cream | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.