epsolay
Pharmaranks rates Epsolay 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Epsolay (Benzoyl Peroxide) is a medication used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Rosacea.
Benzoyl Peroxide · by Mayne Pharma
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Form
- Topical
- Strength
- Benzoyl Peroxide 5%
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- acne vulgaris, rosacea
- Manufacturer
- Mayne Pharma
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$0.05 per gm — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA214510
What is Epsolay?
From the FDA label:EPSOLAY (benzoyl peroxide) cream is for topical use. Each gram of EPSOLAY contains 50 mg of benzoyl peroxide. The chemical name for benzoyl peroxide is benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate. It has the following structural formula: Molecular Formula: C 14 H 10 O 4 Molecular Weight: 242.23 The benzoyl peroxide in EPSOLAY is in a solid form that is incorporated into a microcapsule composed of silicon dioxide, cetrimonium chloride and polyquaternium-7. EPSOLAY contains anhydrous citric acid, cetrimonium chloride, cetyl alcohol, cyclomethicone, edetate disodium, glycerin, hydrochloric acid, lactic acid, macrogol stearate Type I, mono and di-glycerides, phenoxyethanol, polyquaternium-7, purified water, silicon dioxide and sodium hydroxide as inactive ingredients. Chemical Structure
How to use
Before initial use, prime the pump until the first drop of cream is released. Apply a pea-sized amount of EPSOLAY once daily in a thin layer to each area of the face (forehead, chin, nose, each cheek) on clean and dry skin. Avoid the eyes, lips and mouth. Wash hands after application. EPSOLAY may bleach hair or colored fabric. EPSOLAY is for topical use only. Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Discard unused EPSOLAY 60 days after first use. Apply to the affected areas once daily. ( 2 ) Wash hands after application. ( 2 ) Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. ( 2 )
Side effects
Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 1%) are application site reactions: pain, erythema, pruritis and edema. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mayne Pharma at 1-844-825-8500 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In two randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trials, adult subjects with rosacea applied EPSOLAY (N = 488) or vehicle (N = 234) once daily for 12 weeks. The majority of subjects were Caucasian (93%) and female (73%) with a mean age of 51 years. Table 1 presents the most common adverse reactions occurring in ≥ 1% of subjects treated with EPSOLAY and more frequently than in subjects treated with vehicle. Table 1: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 1% of Subjects Treated with EPSOLAY and with Greater Frequency than Subjects Treated with Vehicle EPSOLAY N=488 Vehicle N=234 Application site pain 11 (2%) 2 (1%) Application site erythema 11 (2%) 2 (1%) Application site pruritus 6 (1%) 1 (<1%) Application site edema Application site edema includes: application site swelling and application site edema 4 (1%) 0 (0%) During the clinical trials,…
Warnings
Important safety information
Hypersensitivity: Severe hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, have been reported with the use of benzoyl peroxide products. ( 5.1 ) Skin irritation/contact dermatitis: Erythema, scaling, dryness, stinging/burning, irritation and allergic contact dermatitis may occur with use of EPSOLAY and may necessitate discontinuation. ( 5.2 ) Photosensitivity: Avoid or minimize exposure to natural or artificial sunlight and use sun protection measures. ( 5.3 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, angioedema, and urticaria, have been reported with the use of benzoyl peroxide products. If a serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue EPSOLAY immediately and initiate appropriate therapy. 5.2 Skin Irritation/Contact Dermatitis Erythema, scaling, dryness and stinging/burning may be experienced with use of EPSOLAY. Irritation and contact dermatitis may occur. Apply a moisturizer and discontinue EPSOLAY if symptoms do not improve. Avoid application of EPSOLAY to cuts, abrasions, eczematous or sunburned skin. 5.3 Photosensitivity Benzoyl peroxide may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Minimize or avoid exposure to natural or artificial sunlight (tanning beds or UVA/B treatment) while using EPSOLAY. Instruct the patient to implement sun protection measures (e.g., sunscreen and loose- fitting clothes) when sun exposure cannot be avoided. Discontinue EPSOLAY at the first evidence of sunburn.
Who should not take Epsolay
EPSOLAY is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions to benzoyl peroxide or any components of the formulation in EPSOLAY [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. A history of a serious hypersensitivity reactions to benzoyl peroxide or any component of the formulation in EPSOLAY. ( 4 )
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Topical
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Epsolay treat?
- Epsolay (Benzoyl Peroxide) may be used to treat acne vulgaris, rosacea, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How is Epsolay rated?
- pharmaranks gives Epsolay a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- How much does Epsolay cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.05 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Epsolay?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Epsolay. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Epsolay?
- Epsolay is marketed by Mayne Pharma. You can see Mayne Pharma's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Epsolay a brand-name or generic drug?
- Epsolay is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Benzoyl Peroxide.
- Is Epsolay available over the counter?
- No. Epsolay is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Epsolay come in?
- Epsolay is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Epsolay FDA-registered?
- Epsolay is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA214510. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Epsolay been recalled by the FDA?
- Epsolay has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Epsolay safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Epsolay a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Epsolay?
- Epsolay's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 1%) are application site reactions: pain, erythema, pruritis and edema. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mayne Pharma at 1-844-825-8500 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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