FDA Label for Walgreens 3 Step Acne System

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Walgreens 3 Step Acne System Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Walgreen Company. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Active Ingredient



Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%

Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%


Purpose



Acne Treatment

Acne Treatment


Uses



for the management of acne

for the management 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 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.

• 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 occurs, 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 The Children



If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away


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.
  • cover the entire affected area with a thin layer, massaging gently one to two minutes, and rinse thoroughly one to three times daily
  • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two to 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.
  • •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.

    • cleanthe 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 to 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



WATER, PETROLATUM, CETYL ALCOHOL, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, LAURETH-4, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, CETYL ESTERS, STEARETH-2, SORBITOL, SODIUM PCA, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, DISODIUM EDTA, XANTHAN GUM, TRIDECYL STEARATE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE, FRAGRANCE.

WATER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PETROLATUM, BENZYL ALCOHOL, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, STEARETH-2, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PANTHENOL, ALLANTOIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, FRAGRANCE.


Warnings



For external use only.


Do Not Use This Medication If You



  • have very sensitive skin
  • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • irritation becomes severe.

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