Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Benzoyl peroxide 10%
Purpose
Acne treatment
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
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 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.
Directions
- wet face
- apply to hands then work into a lather and massage gently onto face
- rinse thoroughly and pat dry
- 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.
Other information
- THIS PRODUCT MAY BLEACH HAIR OR DYED FABRICS
- KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED
- avoid storing at temperatures above 100°F (38°C)
Inactive ingredients
water, cetostearyl alcohol, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, xanthan gum, butylene glycol, chlorphenesin, citric acid, fragrance, glycerin, hydrolyzed soy protein, hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, PEG-8 dimethicone, pentylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, propanediol, rhodomyrtus tomentosa fruit extract, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate
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