kaiser permanente benzoyl peroxide

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Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Benzoyl peroxide 10%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Acne medication

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for the treatment of acne

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

if you

• have very sensitive skin
• are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

• 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

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• irritation becomes severe

Keep out of reach of children.

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If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

• 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.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

carbomer homopolymer, citric acid*, edetate disodium, glycerin, imidurea, lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, purified water, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium hydroxide *may contain this ingredient

Questions or comments?

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1-800-719-9260

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

Maximum strength

Acne treatment wash

Fragrance free

NET WT 5 OZ (142 g)

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• kaiser permanente benzoyl peroxide
• BENZOYL PEROXIDE
• CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
• EDETATE DISODIUM
• GLYCERIN
• IMIDUREA
• LAURYL METHACRYLATE/GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
• WATER
• SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE
• SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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