MEDPURA Benzoyl Peroxide BENZOYL PEROXIDE AKRON PHARMA INC. FDA Approved Use for the treatment of acne

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active ingredient Benzoyl peroxide 5% Benzoyl peroxide 10% Purpose Acne treatment
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients Benzoyl peroxide Carbomer Citric acid monohydrate Edetate Disodium Glycerin Imidurea Sodium alpha olefin sulfonate Sodium hydroxide Purified water.
Strengths
5 % 10 %
Quantities
1 count
Treats Conditions
Use For The Treatment Of Acne
Pill Appearance
Color: white

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type UNKNOWN
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Packaging

1 2 3 4

Package Descriptions
  • 1 2 3 4

Overview

Use for the treatment of acne

Indications & Usage

Use for the treatment of acne

Dosage & Administration

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.

Warnings & Precautions
Warnings For external use only Do not use this medication if you have very sensitive skin or if you are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide. When using this product avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen. avoid contact with eyes, lips, and mouth, eyelids and mucous membranes. 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. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Purpose

Purpose Acne treatment

Do Not Use

Do not use this medication if you have very sensitive skin or if you are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.

When Using

When using this product avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen. avoid contact with eyes, lips, and mouth, eyelids and mucous membranes. 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.

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)

Storage & Handling

Other information store at controlled room temperature, 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F)

Questions

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