FDA Label for Oxy 5 Vanishing

Active Ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 5%

Purpose

Acne treatment

Uses

treats and helps prevent 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 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 this 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

• •clean skin thoroughly before applying this product
• •cover entire affected area with a thin layer 1 to 3 times daily
• •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.

Inactive Ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, carbomer homopolymer, diazolidinyl urea, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, dimethicone, edetate disodium, glycerin, lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, propylene glycol, purified water, silica, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum