FDA Label for Walgreens Creamy Acne Face Wash Acne Medication

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Walgreens Creamy Acne Face Wash Acne Medication 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.

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Drug Facts

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.
200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015


Active Ingredient



Benzoyl Peroxide 4%


Purpose



Acne medication


Use



  • ♦ for the treatment of acne

Warnings



For external use only.


Do Not Use If You



  • ♦ have very sensitive
  • ♦ are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

When Using This Product



  • ♦ skin irritation and dryness are 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

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


Directions



  • ♦ 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 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2 to 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



Store at room temperature


Inactive Ingredients



ammonium acryloyldmethyltaurate/VP copolymer, carbomer, decyl glucoside, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, dimethicone, glycerin, PEG-40 stearate, propanediol, silica, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer, sorbitan stearate, stearic acid, xanthan gum, water.


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Creamy
Acne
Face
Wash

4% BENZOYL PEROXIDE

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