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Hello! so i am currently using a benzoyl peroxide based topical treatment (5%), and wanted to introduce a zinc supplement that contains vitamin c . i know vitamin c and bp shouldn't mix so i didn't know if this would still be okay?

Q: hello! so i am currently using a benzoyl peroxide based topical treatment (5%), and wanted to introduce a zinc supplement that contains vitamin c . i know vitamin c and bp shouldn't mix so i didn't know if this would still be okay?

: Greetings! There are no significant drug interactions to be concerned of between benzoyl peroxide (which you indicated is topical) and oral Zinc and oral Vitamin C supplements.

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Greetings! There are no significant drug interactions to be concerned of between benzoyl peroxide (which you indicated is topical) and oral Zinc and oral Vitamin C supplements.

Answered 3/11/2023

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A member asked:

Hello! so i am currently using a benzoyl peroxide based topical treatment (5%), and wanted to introduce a zinc supplement that contains vitamin c . i know vitamin c and bp shouldn't mix so i didn't know if this would still be okay?

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Dr. Samuel Galima answered

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