Overview
- Active ingredient
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Route
- Topical
- Label date
- 2024-10-23
Indications and usage
Use for the treatment of acne
Purpose
Acne treatment
Dosage and administration
Directions
- Sensitivity Test for a New User. Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas during the first 3 days. If no discomfort occurs, follow the directions stated below.
- clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product
- cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily
- because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor
- if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day
- if going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
Warnings
For external use only Do not use if you
- have very sensitive skin
- are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide When using this product
- skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.
- avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen
- avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth
- avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product
- skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration. Stop use and ask a doctor if
- irritation becomes severe Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Do not use
if you
- have very sensitive skin
- are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
Ask a doctor before use if
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- irritation becomes severe
When using this product
this product
- skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.
- avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen
- avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth
- avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product
- skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration.
Active ingredient (label)
Benzoyl peroxide 2.5%
Inactive ingredients
s carbomer homopolymer, dimethicone, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, glycerin, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, purified water, silicon dioxide, sodium hydroxide
Storage and handling
Other information
- store at 20°-25° (68°-77°F)
Keep out of reach of children
of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)