FDA Label for Oxy Advanced Care Sensitive Skin Acne Cleanser

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Oxy Advanced Care Sensitive Skin Acne Cleanser Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product The Mentholatum 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 5%


Purpose



Acne treatment


Uses



  • •for the treatment of acne
  • •clears acne pimples and allows skin to heal
  • •penetrates pores to control blackheads and whiteheads
  • •helps prevent new acne pimples from forming

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


If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,



ask a health professional before use.


Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.



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


Directions



  • •wet face
  • •apply to hands then massage gently onto face
  • •rinse thoroughly and pat dry
  • •because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2 or 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



  • •THIS PRODUCT MAY BLEACH HAIR OR DYED FABRICS
  • •KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED
  • •avoid storing at temperatures above 100°F (38°C)

Inactive Ingredients



water, cetostearyl alcohol, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, xanthan gum, butylene glycol, chlorphenesin, citric acid, glycerin, hydrolyzed soy protein, PEG-8 dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, portulaca oleracea extract, propanediol, rhodomyrtus tomentosa fruit extract, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate


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