FDA Label for Equate Cleansing Pads

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Equate Cleansing Pads 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



Active ingredient                              PurposeSalicylic Acid, 2%.......................................Acne Treatment

Otc - Purpose



Uses- for the treatment of acne- reduces the number of acne pimples and blackheads- allows skin to heal- helps prevent new acne pimples from forming

Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



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

Indications & Usage




Directions

- cleanse the skin thoroughly before using this product
- use the pad to clean and treat the entire affected area one to three times daily.
Do not rinse
- 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 the application to once a day or every other day

Other Information

- keep tightly closed. Keep away from flame, fire and heat
- store at room temperature
- lot number and expiration date see jar

Questions?

Call 1-888-287-1915

Warnings



Warnings For external use only. Do not use - if you have very sensitive skin or known allergy to salicylic acidStop use and ask a doctor if excessive itching, dryness, redness, burning or swelling occurs or if these symptoms persistWhen using this product- keep away from eyes, lips, and other mucous membranes. If contact occurs flush thoroughly with water- do not leave pad on the skin for an extended period of time- using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctorKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Dosage & Administration




Directions

- cleanse the skin thoroughly before using this product
- use the pad to clean and treat the entire affected area one to three times daily.
Do not rinse
- 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 the application to once a day or every other day


Inactive Ingredient



Inactive Ingredients carbomer, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, disodium EDTA, purified water, sodium hydroxide

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