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CVS 229.001/229AC-AD 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medicated Gel

Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | Nice-Pak Products, LLC
Effective date
2026-02-02
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
18
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:36:14

Label at a glance#

ProductAcne Treatment
Active ingredientBENZOYL PEROXIDE
Label structure14 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 daily application to once a day or every other day if going outside, ...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Benzoyl peroxide 10%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Acne medication

Use

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for the treatment of acne

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only

Do not use if you

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • 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 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 possible 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

irritation becomes severe

Keep out of reach of children

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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 daily 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, disodium EDTA, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, laureth-4, sodium hydroxide, water

Claims

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

CVS Health ®Acne Treatment Gel contains maximum strength** benzoyl peroxide.  The micronized benzoyl peroxide formula goes to work immediately, releasing the medicine deep into the pores where pimples begin. It's maximum strength** without a prescription.

**Maximum Strength allowed under the OTC monograph.

Disclaimer

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, distributor of Clean & Clear ® persa-gel ®10.

Adverse Reaction

ADVERSE REACTIONS SECTION

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

©2021 CVS/pharmacy

CVS.com  1-800-SHOP CVS

100% money back guaranteed.

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PAPER BOX

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principal display panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS Health ®

Compare to the active ingredient in Clean & Clear ®persa-gel ®10*

MAXIMUM STRENGTH**

Acne Treatment Gel

10% BENZOYL PEROXIDE ACNE MEDICANTION

PARABEN - PHTHALATE FREE

NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)

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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
69842-646-10Acne Treatment28 g in 1 TUBEGEL2818
69842-646-10Acne Treatment1 in 1 PACKAGEGEL118

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69842-64669842-646-10

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
CARBOMER INTERPOLYMER TYPE A (ALLYL SUCROSE CROSSLINKED)59TL3WG5COIACT
EDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KIACT
HYPROMELLOSES3NXW29V3WOIACT
LAURETH-46HQ855798JIACT
SODIUM HYDROXIDE55X04QC32IIACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
BENZOYL PEROXIDEW9WZN9A0GMACTIB

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Acne TreatmentBENZOYL PEROXIDECVS Pharmacy, Inc.d9fbaeba-cebf-4d02-aa7d-3ee1d2fdc50c2026-02-02Warnings, Adverse reactionsExact identifier
ndc (package): 69842-646-10
ndc (product): 69842-646
ndc11 (package): 69842064610
spl id: 49dc3f96-4779-65cd-e063-6394a90a7b95
spl set id: d9fbaeba-cebf-4d02-aa7d-3ee1d2fdc50c

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