FDA Label for Acne Treatment
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Acne Treatment Product Label
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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 aother 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, buring, itching, peeling or posible 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.
Directions
- 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 daily 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, disodium EDTA, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, laureth-4, sodium hydroxide, water
Rear Label Text
This acne medication contains maximum strength benzoyl peroxide. The micronized benzoyl peroxide formula goes to work immediately, releasing the medicine deep into the pore where pimples begin.
*Walgreens pharmacist survey
**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, distributor of Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10.
Distributed by Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 600015
walgreens.com (c) 2017 Walgreen Co.
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*Walgreens pharmacist recommended
Maximum Strength Acne Treatment Gel
10% benzoyl peroxide/acne medication
NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)
229.001/229AC/AD
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