Active Ingredient
Benzoyl peroxide 4%
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by L'oreal Usa Products Inc for the product Cerave Acne Foaming Cleanser (NDC 49967-238). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.
This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding active ingredient, purpose, use, warnings, do not use if you, when using this product, stop use and ask a doctor if, keep out of reach of children., and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Benzoyl peroxide 4%
Acne treatment
for the treatment of acne
For external use only
• 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.
skin irritation becomes severe
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
• use every morning and evening
• apply a dime-size amount to damp skin and gently massage, avoiding the eye area
• rinse wel
• use wash on entire affected area one to two 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 products and ask a doctor.
water, glycerin, propylene glycol, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, xanthan gum, potassium hydroxide, ceramide NP, ceramide AP, ceramide EOP, carbomer, niacinamide, glycolic acid, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium hydroxide, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, propanediol, citric acid, tetrasodium EDTA, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, phytosphingosine, ethylhexylglycerin, benzoic acid
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