Benzac AC and Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, and Potassium Citrate

• 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 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.

Benzac AC (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.

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

• Generic Name: citric acid / potassium citrate / sodium citrate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cytra-3, Polycitra, Polycitra-LC, Tricitrates, Virtrate-3

• It is used to lower acid levels in the urine.
• It is used to prevent gout attacks.