Aspirin and Omeprazole Tablets and Panoxyl Soap

• Generic Name: aspirin / omeprazole
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Yosprala

Aspirin is a salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ate) that reduces substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Aspirin and omeprazole is a combination medicine used to help lower the risk of heart problems, strokes, or death in people who have had heart problems caused by blood clots.

Aspirin and omeprazole is also used in people who have had surgery to improve blood flow to the heart and also have another condition that is already being treated with aspirin.

Omeprazole helps reduce the risk of stomach ulcers that may be caused by aspirin, especially in people who are 55 or older, or those who have had stomach ulcers in the past.

Aspirin and omeprazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide topical
• Dosage Forms: soap
• 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 has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin.

PanOxyl (for the skin) is used to treat acne.

There are many brands and forms of benzoyl peroxide available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

PanOxyl may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.