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US brand names:OxyDex, Pyoben
Oxidizing agent with antibacterial, keratolytic, and follicular flushing activity. Releases oxygen free radicals killing anaerobic bacteria.
Start with low concentration (2.5-3%). Drying and irritating at higher concentrations. Bleaches fabrics and fur. Contact time 5-10 min for shampoo.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | Topical | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q48-72h (shampoo) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (held), Benzoyl Peroxide monograph, printed pp.1427-1428; located 2026-08-06 and read. This rule carries no mg/kg figure: the product is dosed by application and the monograph is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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