The active ingredient in dozens of OTC topical acne remedies is the latest drug that an analytical laboratory which tests for potential carcinogens in finished pharmaceutical products is asking the Food and Drug Administration to remove from the US market.
US Petition Claims Benzene Forms In Benzoyl Peroxide, Requests Market Removal Of Acne Drugs
Petition Asks For US Market Removal Of Widely Used OTC Acne Remedy Benzoyl Peroxide
Valisure recommends FDA request recall and halt sales of products containing benzoyl peroxide due to its propensity to form the benzene. Products include numerous OTC monograph topical formulations as well Rx drugs with an acne indication available through approved applications.
