Acne Treatment Cream

Manufacturer
CVS Health | Garcoa, Inc.
Effective date
2026-08-19
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
1
Source
daily-update
Hydrated at
2026-08-21 02:01:16

Label at a glance#

ProductAcne Treatment Cream
Active ingredientBENZOYL PEROXIDE
Label structure9 sections

Dosage and administration

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 goi...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient(s)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Acne medication

Use(s)

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for the treatment of acne

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

For external use only

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

• have very sensitive skin
•are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product • 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 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 • 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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

if irritation becomes severe

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use

Keep out of reach of children

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 (1-800-222-1222) immediately

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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 of both products and ask a doctor.

Other information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

• keep tightly closed •store at room temperature.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

bentonite, carbomer, ethylhexylglycerin, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, PEG-12 dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, water.

Questions

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Questions or comments?
1-866-567-8600

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS Health   

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Daily Acne Treatment Cream

MAXIMUM STRENGTH ACNE TREATMENT

• 10% Benzoyl peroxide acne medication

• Helps clear existing acne pimples & prevent new ones from forming

•Dermatologist tested

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PHTHALATE

NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
51316-65451316-654-01

Ingredients#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Acne Treatment CreamBENZOYL PEROXIDECVS Healthaef82711-e3c3-439d-adda-542933ff44202026-08-19WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 51316-654-01
ndc (product): 51316-654
ndc11 (package): 51316065401
spl id: 486cded9-dbd8-450b-9ab3-3551bf55ebf1
spl set id: aef82711-e3c3-439d-adda-542933ff4420

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