Perrigo Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Benzoyl peroxide 10%
Purpose
Acne medication
Use
for the treatment of acne
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)
Directions
- •shake well
- •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.
- •wet area to be cleansed
- •apply acne wash and gently massage area for 1-2 minutes
- •rinse thoroughly and pat dry
- •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.
Inactive ingredients
carbomer homopolymer, citric acid*, edetate disodium, glycerin, imidurea, lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, purified water, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium hydroxide *may contain this ingredient