Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Drug Facts

Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Drug Facts
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SPL Set ID 3146cd53-86b8-4c6f-a07f-66cdeb6cc808
Route
TOPICAL
Published
Effective Date 2024-09-22
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Benzoyl Peroxide (5 g)
Inactive Ingredients
Citric Acid Monohydrate Edetate Disodium Glycerin Imidurea Water Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Sodium Hydroxide Lauryl Methacrylate/glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer Carbomer Homopolymer, Unspecified Type

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Completed Since 2013-01-24 Until 2026-07-31

Description

Benzoyl peroxide 5%

Purpose

Acne medication


Medication Information

Purpose

Acne medication

Description

Benzoyl peroxide 5%

Use

for the treatment of acne

Warnings

For external use only

Directions
  • shake well
  • 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.
  • wet area to be cleansed
  • apply acne wash and gently massage area for 1-2 minutes
  • 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. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
Do Not Use

if you

  • have very sensitive skin
  • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
Active Ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 5%

Inactive Ingredients

carbomer homopolymer, citric acid*, edetate disodium, glycerin, imidurea, lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, purified water, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium hydroxide *may contain this ingredient

Questions Or Comments?

1-800-719-9260

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. (1-800-222-1222)

Package/label Principal Display Panel

Benzoyl Peroxide 5%

Acne Medication Wash

NET WT 5 OZ (142 g)

Padagis®


Structured Label Content

Use

for the treatment of acne

Purpose

Acne medication

Warnings

For external use only

Directions
  • shake well
  • 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.
  • wet area to be cleansed
  • apply acne wash and gently massage area for 1-2 minutes
  • 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. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
Do Not Use (Do not use)

if you

  • have very sensitive skin
  • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
Active Ingredient (Active ingredient)

Benzoyl peroxide 5%

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

carbomer homopolymer, citric acid*, edetate disodium, glycerin, imidurea, lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, purified water, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium hydroxide *may contain this ingredient

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

1-800-719-9260

When Using This Product (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 (Stop use and ask a doctor if)
  • irritation becomes severe
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. (1-800-222-1222)

Package/label Principal Display Panel (Package/Label Principal Display Panel)

Benzoyl Peroxide 5%

Acne Medication Wash

NET WT 5 OZ (142 g)

Padagis®


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