Acetoxyl 10 Topical and Calcipotriene and Betamethasone

• Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Acne-Clear, Benzac AC, BenzePro, Benziq, Brevoxyl Acne Wash Kit, Clearskin, Fostex Wash 10%, NeoBenz Micro, Neutrogena Acne Mask, Oscion, Oxy Daily Wash, Oxy-10, Pacnex, PanOxyl, Persa-Gel, Riax, SoluCLENZ Rx, Triaz, BP Foaming Wash, BPO-10 Wash, BPO-5 Wash, Effaclor Duo, Neutrogena Clear Pore, PanOxyl Wash, PanOxyl-4 Creamy Wash, PanOxyl-8 Creamy Wash, BenzEFoam, Brevoxyl, Inova

Benzoyl peroxide topical is used to treat acne and may be used for other skin conditions as determined by your doctor.

This medicine is available without prescription. Some of the skin products are available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: betamethasone / calcipotriene topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Enstilar, Taclonex, Taclonex Scalp, Dovobet

Betamethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin D. It works by decreasing the rate of skin cell reproduction.

Betamethasone and calcipotriene topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat plaque psoriasis.

Adults may use the suspension (liquid) form of betamethasone and calcipotriene on the skin or the scalp. The liquid may be used only on the scalp in children who are at least 12 years old.

Betamethasone and calcipotriene topical foam or ointment should be used only on the skin and only by adults.

Betamethasone and calcipotriene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.