Cvs 229.001/229ac-ad

Cvs 229.001/229ac-ad
SPL v18
SPL
SPL Set ID d9fbaeba-cebf-4d02-aa7d-3ee1d2fdc50c
Route
TOPICAL
Published
Effective Date 2025-07-15
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Benzoyl Peroxide (1 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Carbomer Interpolymer Type A (allyl Sucrose Crosslinked) Edetate Disodium Hypromelloses Laureth-4 Sodium Hydroxide Water

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2019-03-22

Description

Benzoyl peroxide 10%

Purpose

Acne medication


Medication Information

Purpose

Acne medication

Description

Benzoyl peroxide 10%

Use

for the treatment of acne

Claims

CVS Health ®Acne Treatment Gel contains maximum strength** benzoyl peroxide.  The micronized benzoyl peroxide formula goes to work immediately, releasing the medicine deep into the pores where pimples begin. It's maximum strength** without a prescription.

**Maximum Strength allowed under the OTC monograph.

Warnings

For external use only

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 as directed by a doctor
  • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce daily 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
Disclaimer

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, distributor of Clean & Clear ® persa-gel ®10.

Adverse Reaction

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

©2021 CVS/pharmacy

CVS.com  1-800-SHOP CVS

100% money back guaranteed.

CVS.com/returnpolicy

PAPER BOX

PLASTIC TUBE

how2recycle.info

Active Ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 10%

Do Not Use If You
  • have very sensitive skin
  • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
Inactive Ingredients

carbomer, disodium EDTA, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, laureth-4, sodium hydroxide, water

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 possible swelling.  Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration
Principal Display Panel

CVS Health ®

Compare to the active ingredient in Clean & Clear ®persa-gel ®10*

MAXIMUM STRENGTH**

Acne Treatment Gel

10% BENZOYL PEROXIDE ACNE MEDICANTION

PARABEN - PHTHALATE FREE

NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)

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.


Structured Label Content

Use

for the treatment of acne

Claims

CVS Health ®Acne Treatment Gel contains maximum strength** benzoyl peroxide.  The micronized benzoyl peroxide formula goes to work immediately, releasing the medicine deep into the pores where pimples begin. It's maximum strength** without a prescription.

**Maximum Strength allowed under the OTC monograph.

Purpose

Acne medication

Warnings

For external use only

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 as directed by a doctor
  • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce daily 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
Disclaimer

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, distributor of Clean & Clear ® persa-gel ®10.

Adverse Reaction

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

©2021 CVS/pharmacy

CVS.com  1-800-SHOP CVS

100% money back guaranteed.

CVS.com/returnpolicy

PAPER BOX

PLASTIC TUBE

how2recycle.info

Active Ingredient (Active ingredient)

Benzoyl peroxide 10%

Do Not Use If You (Do not use if you)
  • have very sensitive skin
  • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
Inactive Ingredients (inactive ingredients)

carbomer, disodium EDTA, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, laureth-4, sodium hydroxide, water

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 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 possible swelling.  Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration
Principal Display Panel (principal display panel)

CVS Health ®

Compare to the active ingredient in Clean & Clear ®persa-gel ®10*

MAXIMUM STRENGTH**

Acne Treatment Gel

10% BENZOYL PEROXIDE ACNE MEDICANTION

PARABEN - PHTHALATE FREE

NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)

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.


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