Indications and uses
for the treatment of acne
Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Wash 5%
- Manufacturer
- Stratus Pharmaceuticals | Tarmac Products
- Effective date
- 2026-09-23
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 1
- Source
- daily-update
- Hydrated at
- 2026-09-25 02:01:09
Label at a glance#
ProductBenzoyl Peroxide Acne Wash 5%
Active ingredientBENZOYL PEROXIDE
Label structure11 sections
Dosage and administration
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 ...
Storage and handling
keep tightly closed store at room temperature
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Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
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Drug Facts
Active ingredients
Benzoyl peroxide 5%
Purpose
Acne medication
Uses
for the treatment of acne
Warnings
for external use only
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use if you
- have very sensitive skin
- are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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 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
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- irritation becomes severe.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
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.
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 and ask a doctor.
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Sensitive 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 directions stated above
Other information
- keep tightly closed
- store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Laureth-7, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Methyl Paraben, PEG-100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Water, Xanthan Gum.
Questions or comments?
Call us at 1-800-442-7882
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Distributed by: Stratus Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
Miami, Florida 33186
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL- 141.8 g Tube Box
NDC 58980-332-50
STRATUSCARE
BENZOYL
PEROXIDE
Acne Wash
5%
HELPS TO:
- Keep skin clear
- Dry oily skin
- Clear acne pimples
STRATUS
PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Net Weight 5 oz. (141.8 g)
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Wash 5%
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE C (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED)
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- GLYCERYL STEARATE/PEG-100 STEARATE
- EDETATE DISODIUM ANHYDROUS
- METHYLPARABEN
- GLYCERIN
- XANTHAN GUM
- MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
- CETYL ALCOHOL
- LAURETH-7
- WATER
- DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE
- SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
- SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 58980-332 | 58980-332-50, 58980-332-80 |
Ingredients#
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