Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl peroxide USP 10%

Acne treatment

For the treatment of acne

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 
• 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.
• Stop use and consult a doctor if· irritation becomes severe
• If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.

• 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.

• keep tightly closed 
• store at room temperature

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

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