FDA Label for Benzoyl Peroxide
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Benzoyl Peroxide Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Wal-mart Stores Inc. 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.
Otc - Active Ingredient
Purifying CleanserActive ingredient PurposeBenzoyl Peroxide 2.5%..............Acne Treatment
Repairing LotionActive ingredient PurposeBenzoyl Peroxide 2.5%..............Acne Treatment
Otc - Purpose
Purifying CleanserActive ingredient PurposeBenzoyl Peroxide 2.5%..............Acne TreatmentUse for the management of acne
Repairing LotionActive ingredient PurposeBenzoyl Peroxide 2.5%..............Acne TreatmentUse for the management of acne
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Purifying Cleanser Warning SectionWarningsFor external use onlyDo not use this medication if you have very sensitiveskin or if you are very sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you areusing other topical acne medications at the sametime or immediately following use of this product.This may increase dryness or irritation of the skin.If this occurs, only one medication should be usedunless directed by a doctor.When using this product- avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs,rinse eyes thoroughly with water.- keep away from lips and mouth- aviod unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreenStop use and ask a doctor if skin irritation occurs.Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Repairing Lotion Warning SectionWarnings For external use only Do not use this medication if you have very sensitive skin or if you are very sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product. This may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. When using this product - avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. - keep away from lips and mouth - aviod unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreenStop use and ask a doctor if skin irritation occurs. Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Indications & Usage
Purifying Cleanser Directions Section
Directions
- Use morning and night. Apply a small (dime sized)
amount to dampened skin and gently massage for
1 to 2 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly with warm water
- Pat dry
- If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce
application to once a day or every other day
- If going outside, use a sunscreen
Other information
- This product may bleach hair or dyed fabrics- Avoid storing at extreme temperatures (below 40
degrees F and above 100 degrees F)
Repairing Lotion Directions Section
Directions
- Cleanse the skin thoroughly before applyingmedication
- Cover the 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, use a sunscreen
Other information
- This product may bleach hair or dyed fabrics
- Avoid storing at extreme temperatures
(below 40 degrees F and above 100 degrees F)
Warnings
Purifying Cleanser Warning SectionWarningsFor external use onlyDo not use this medication if you have very sensitiveskin or if you are very sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you areusing other topical acne medications at the sametime or immediately following use of this product.This may increase dryness or irritation of the skin.If this occurs, only one medication should be usedunless directed by a doctor.When using this product- avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs,rinse eyes thoroughly with water.- keep away from lips and mouth- aviod unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreenStop use and ask a doctor if skin irritation occurs.Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Repairing Lotion Warning SectionWarnings For external use only Do not use this medication if you have very sensitive skin or if you are very sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product. This may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. When using this product - avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. - keep away from lips and mouth - aviod unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreenStop use and ask a doctor if skin irritation occurs. Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage & Administration
Purifying Cleanser Directions Section
Directions
- Use morning and night. Apply a small (dime sized)
amount to dampened skin and gently massage for
1 to 2 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly with warm water
- Pat dry
- If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce
application to once a day or every other day
- If going outside, use a sunscreen
Other information
- This product may bleach hair or dyed fabrics- Avoid storing at extreme temperatures (below 40
degrees F and above 100 degrees F)
Repairing Lotion Directions Section
Directions
- Cleanse the skin thoroughly before applyingmedication
- Cover the 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, use a sunscreen
Other information
- This product may bleach hair or dyed fabrics
- Avoid storing at extreme temperatures
(below 40 degrees F and above 100 degrees F)
Inactive Ingredient
Purifying Cleanser inactive ingredients sectionInactive Ingredientspurified water, disodium PEG-12 dimethiconesulfosuccinate, magnesium aluminum silicate,gyyceryl stearate, tridecyl stearate, neopentylglycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, tridecyl trimelliate,PEG-100 Stearate, sorbitol, dimethyl isosorbide,polyethylene, cetyl esters, anthemis nobilis flower extract, xanthan gum, propylene glycol,imidazolidinyl urea, sodium hyaluronate, sodiumPCA, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance
Repairing Lotion inactive ingredients sectionInactive ingredientspurified water, cetearyl alcohol, ceteareth-20,ethoxydiglycol, cyclotetrasiloxane, propyleneglycol, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate,cyclopentasiloxane diazolidinyl urea, methylparaben,propylparaben, PEG-100 stearate, panthenol,allantoin, triethanolamine, carbomer, fragrance,xanthan gum
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