FDA Label for La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment
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La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product L'oreal Usa, 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.
Active Ingredient
Benzoyl peroxide 5.5%
Purpose
Acne medication
Uses
- for the treatment of acne
- dries and clears acne blemishes and allows skin to heal
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
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product
- cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily
- 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 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 prdoucts and ask a doctor.
Other Information
store at 20 - 25 C (68 to 77 F)
Inactive Ingredients
water, isostearyl alcohol, glycerin, pentylene glycol, silica, carbomer, capryloyl salicylic acid, potassium hydroxide, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, disodium EDTA, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
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