Product Details
＋DRUG FACTS
Active Ingredient
benzoyl peroxide USP, 10%
Purpose
Acne medication
Use
- For the treatment of acne
Warnings:
For external use only.
- Avoid contact with eyes, eyelids, lips and mucous membranes.
Do not use if you
- have very sensitive skin
- are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
When using this product
- Avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen.
- Avoid contact with eyes, lips, and mouth.
- Avoid contact with hair or 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 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.
- 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
SHAKE WELL.
- Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product.
- Sensitivity Test for a New User. Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas during the first 3 days. If no discomfort occurs,follow the directions stated below.
- One to three times daily, wet skin and cover the entire affected area with a thin layer, liberally applying to areas to be cleansed. Massage gently into skin for 10-20 seconds working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
- 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.
- Follow directions in the sunscreen labeling.
- If irritation or sensitivity develops stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
Other information
Store at controlled room temperature, 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)
