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Benzoyl Peroxide 5%

OTC Topical RxCUI 308696
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Benzoyl Peroxide
Route
Topical
Label date
2026-03-25

Indications and usage

Uses for the treatment of acne clears acne pimples and allows skin to heal penetrates pores to control blackheads and whiteheads helps prevent new acne pimples from forming

Purpose

Benzoyl peroxide – Acne treatment

Dosage and administration

Directions wet face apply to hands then massage gently into face. If desired, leave on for 1-2 minutes. rinse thoroughly and pat dry follow with a non-comedogenic moisturizer if needed because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2 or 3 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

Benzoyl peroxide 5%

Inactive ingredients

s water, cetostearyl alcohol, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, xanthan gum, butylene glycol, chlorphenesin, citric acid, glycerin, hydrolyzed soy protein, PEG-8 dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, portulaca oleracea extract, propanediol, rhodomyrtus tomentosa fruit extract, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate

Keep out of reach of children

of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.