La Roche Posay Laboratoire DermatologiqueEffaclar Duo Benzoyl peroxide Benzoyl peroxide Benzoyl peroxide WATER ISOSTEARYL ALCOHOL GLYCERIN PENTYLENE GLYCOL CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE Uses for the treatment of acne dries and clears acne blemishes and allows skin to heal

La Roche Posay Laboratoire DermatologiqueEffaclar Duo Benzoyl peroxide Benzoyl peroxide Benzoyl peroxide WATER ISOSTEARYL ALCOHOL GLYCERIN PENTYLENE GLYCOL CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

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Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active ingredient Benzoyl peroxide 5.5%
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients water isostearyl alcohol glycerin pentylene glycol silica carbomer capryloyl salicylic acid potassium hydroxide tocopheryl acetate acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer disodium EDTA epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
Strengths
5.5 %
Treats Conditions
Uses For The Treatment Of Acne Dries And Clears Acne Blemishes And Allows Skin To Heal

Identifiers & Packaging

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Packaging

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Package Descriptions
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Overview

Uses for the treatment of acne dries and clears acne blemishes and allows skin to heal

Indications & Usage

Uses for the treatment of acne dries and clears acne blemishes and allows skin to heal

Dosage & Administration

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 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 prdoucts and ask a doctor.

Warnings & Precautions
Warnings For external use only
Purpose

Purpose Acne medication

Do Not Use

Do not use if you have very sensitive skin are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

When Using

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 & Ask a Doctor

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. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Storage & Handling

Other information store at 20 - 25 C (68 to 77 F)


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