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Benzoyl Peroxide

OTC Topical RxCUI 308689
Contents

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)