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Who should not use benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical (NuOx, Sulfoxyl Regular, Sulfoxyl Strong)?

Do not use benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. It could make these conditions much worse. Also avoid using benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical in wounds or on areas of eczema. Wait until these conditions have healed before using this medication.

Do not use benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical during treatment with tretinoin (Retin-A). The combination could lead to severe skin irritation.

It is not known whether benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is also not known whether benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical passes into breast milk. Do not use benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical (NuOx, Sulfoxyl Regular, Sulfoxyl Strong)?

Use benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical exactly as directed by your doctor, or follow the instructions that accompany the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Wash your hands before and after applying this medication.

Clean and dry the area of skin where you will apply benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical. Apply the medication to the affected area.

When applying benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical, avoid your eyes, the inside of your nose and mouth, your lips, and areas where the skin is broken to prevent excessive irritation. If you get medication in any of these areas, rinse it off with water.

Do not cover the affected area after applying benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical. Doing so could cause too much medicine to be absorbed by your body and could be harmful.

It may take several weeks or more to see the effects of this drug. Do not stop using benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical if you do not see results immediately.

Apply benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical less often if you experience excessive burning, dryness, or irritation.

Store benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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