FDA Label for Acne Defense Daily Treatment Serum Merle Norman

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Acne Defense Daily Treatment Serum Merle Norman Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Merle Norman Cosmetics. 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 (medicinal)                Purpose

Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%   Acne Treatment   


Otc - Purpose



Uses 

For the treatment of acne

Dries and helps clear up acne pimples and 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 Poison Control Center right away


Indications & Usage



Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • irritation becomes severe

Warnings



Warnings

For external use only

Do not use if

  • have very senstive 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 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. Irriration may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration


Dosage & Administration



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 directed by a doctor. If bothersome dryness or peeing 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 Ingredient



Inactive (Non-medicinal) Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparrafin, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA


Package Label.Principal Display Panel



Acne Defense Daily Treatment Serum

Gel

33g

Net Wt. 1.15 Oz


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