Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Drug Facts
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Drug Facts
Composition & Product
Identifiers & Packaging
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
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•shake well
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•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.
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•wet area to be cleansed
-
•apply acne wash and gently massage area for 1-2 minutes
-
•rinse thoroughly and pat dry
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•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
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•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
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•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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