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Proactiv Soothing Shave Gel

Manufacturer
THE PROACTIV COMPANY LLC | VEE PAK, LLC
Effective date
2018-09-01
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
1
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 00:47:35

Label at a glance#

ProductProactiv Soothing Shave Gel
Active ingredientBENZOYL PEROXIDE
Label structure9 sections

Dosage and administration

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. apply a small amount to dampened skin. cover the entire affected area with a thin layer and rinse thoroughly  one to three times daily. because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increa...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Benzoyl peroxide 2.5%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Acne treatment gel

Use

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for the management of acne                 

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • do not use this product more than three times per day.
  • skin irritation and dryness are 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.

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use if you

  • have very sensitive skin
  • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

Stop use and ask a doctor

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • if irritation becomes severe.

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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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.
  • apply a small amount to dampened skin.
  • cover the entire affected area with a thin layer and rinse thoroughly 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.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

water, sodium cocoyl isethionate, glycerin, lauryl/myristyl benzoate, coconut acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, menthol, butylene glycol, dimethicone, ethylhexylglycerin, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium isethionate, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, fragrance

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Within US 1-800-950-4695

Distributed by The Proactiv Company LLC
100 N Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245
Within US 1-800-950-4695 ● proactiv.com
Made in the USA of Foreign and Domestic Components
Proactiv is a trademark of The Proactiv Company Sàrl.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 177.4 mL

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

proactiv®
Soothing Shave Gel
6 FL. OZ.  177.4 mL
benzoyl peroxide acne medication

Proactiv Soothing Shave Gel V1 177 mL Carton
Proactiv Soothing Shave Gel V1 177 mL Carton

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
11410-03811410-038-00

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
BENZOYL PEROXIDEW9WZN9A0GMACTIB
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate518XTE8493IACT
GlycerinPDC6A3C0OXIACT
Lauryl/Myristyl BenzoateN5RS934G6DIACT
Coconut Acid40U37V505DIACT
Linoleic Acid9KJL21T0QJIACT
Linolenic Acid0RBV727H71IACT
MentholL7T10EIP3AIACT
Butylene Glycol3XUS85K0RAIACT
Dimethicone92RU3N3Y1OIACT
Ethylhexylglycerin147D247K3PIACT
Carbomer Interpolymer Type A (Allyl Sucrose Crosslinked)59TL3WG5COIACT
Sodium Isethionate3R36J71C17IACT
Sodium Hydroxide55X04QC32IIACT
PhenoxyethanolHIE492ZZ3TIACT

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