La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Benzoyl Peroxide 5.5%
Purpose Ance Medication
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Acne medication
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
- for the treatment of acne
- dries and clears acne blemishes and allows skin to heal
WARNINGS SECTION
For external use only
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
- have very sensitive skin
- are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen
- 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
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
irritation becomes severe
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
- 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 prdoucts and ask a doctor.
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
store at 20 - 25 C (68 to 77 F)
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
water, isostearyl alcohol, glycerin, pentylene glycol, silica, carbomer, capryloyl salicylic acid, potassium hydroxide, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, disodium EDTA, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
1-888-LRP-LABO 1-888-577-5226
Monday - Friday (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST)