Equate Maximum Strength Spot Treatment

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OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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Active ingredient                              Purpose
Benzoyl Peroxide, 10%...............................Acne Treatment

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Uses

- Treats acne - dries up acne pimples - helps prevent new acne pimples

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Directions

- cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication
- cover the entire affected area with a thin layer 1 to 3 times daily
- because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily,
then gradually increase to 2 or 3 times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor
- if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application too once a day or every other day

Other Information

- keep tightly closed. Avoid storing at extreme temperature - below
4 degrees C or above 37 degrees C (below 40 degrees F or above 100 degrees F)
- lot no. and exp. date, see product container or box

Questions?

Call 1-888-287-1915

WARNINGS SECTION

Warnings
For external use only.

Do not use - on broken skin - on large areas of the body
- if you have very sensitive skin or if you are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

When using this product - apply to the affected area only - avoid unnecessary sun
exposure and use a sunscreen - this product may bleach hair or dyed fabrics - using
other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this
product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication
should be used unless directed by a doctor - keep away from eyes, lips, mouth and
sensitive areas of the neck

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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Directions

- cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication
- cover the entire affected area with a thin layer 1 to 3 times daily
- because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily,
then gradually increase to 2 or 3 times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor
- if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application too once a day or every other day

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Inactive Ingredients carbomer, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, disodium EDTA,
purified water, sodium hydroxide

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• Equate Maximum Strength Spot Treatment
• BENZOYL PEROXIDE
• WATER
• DOCUSATE SODIUM
• CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE C
• SODIUM HYDROXIDE
• EDETATE SODIUM

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