KAISER PERMANENTE BENZOYL PEROXIDE- benzoyl peroxide gel

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Drug Labeling and Warnings

kaiser permanente benzoyl peroxide by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 10%

Purpose

Acne treatment

Uses

for the treatment of acne

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

if you

• have very sensitive skin
• are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

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)

Directions

• 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.
• 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 products and ask a doctor.

Other information

store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

carbomer homopolymer, dimethicone, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, glycerin, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, purified water, silicon dioxide, sodium hydroxide

Questions or comments?

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Package/Label Principal Display Panel

Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

Maximum strength

Aqueous base, acne treatment gel

NET WT 2 OZ (56.7 g)

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

KAISER PERMANENTE BENZOYL PEROXIDE 
benzoyl peroxide gel

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 0179-8703
Route of Administration	TOPICAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
BENZOYL PEROXIDE (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (BENZOYL PEROXIDE - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM)	BENZOYL PEROXIDE	10 g  in 100 g

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)
DISODIUM LAURYL SULFOSUCCINATE (UNII: P160Q81342)
EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)
POLOXAMER 182 (UNII: JX0HIX6OAG)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 0179-8703-60	1 in 1 CARTON	06/08/2007	06/30/2020
1		56.7 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final	part333D	06/08/2007	06/30/2020

Labeler - Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (053052619)