FDA Label for La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Medication Cleanser
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La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Medication Cleanser Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product L'oreal Usa Products 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 4.0%
Purpose
Acne treatment
Uses
- for the treatment of acne
- helps clear up 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
• apply a dime-size amount to damp skin
• gently massage, avoiding the eye area
• rinse well
• use cleanser on entire affected area, every morning and evening
• because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two 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
water, glycerin, propylene glycol, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, xanthan gum, potassium hydroxide, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, capryloyl salicylic acid, propanediol, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, carbomer, benzoic acid, pentylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, glycolic acid, tetrasodium EDTA, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, citric acid
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