Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid topical and Caldolor

• Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide / salicylic acid topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Cleanse & Treat, Cleanse & Treat Plus, Inova 4/1, Inova 8/2

Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect that allows excess oil and dirt to be washed away.

Salicylic acid is a peeling agent that causes shedding of the outer layer of skin.

Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat severe acne.

This medication is not for use in treating mild forms of acne. The strength of benzoyl peroxide contained in this medication is higher than that used in many over-the-counter acne products. Severe skin irritation can result from improper use of this product.

Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ibuprofen
• Dosage Forms: intravenous injection
• Other Brand Names: Caldolor, NeoProfen, Advil, Advil Liqui-Gels, Midol, Motrin, Motrin IB, Motrin Migraine Pain, Proprinal, Smart Sense Children's Ibuprofen, PediaCare Children’s Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infant’s Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Genpril, Ibu, Midol IB, Children's Motrin, Motrin Junior Strength

Caldolor injection (ibuprofen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Caldolor injection is used to reduce fever and treat pain.

Caldolor may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Neoprofen, another brand of ibuprofen injection, is used in premature babies to treat a condition called patent ductus arteriosus (an abnormal blood vessel opening that normally closes shortly after birth).