WALGREENS MAXIMUM STRENGTH ACNE GEL- benzoyl peroxide gel

Walgreens Maximum Strength Acne Gel by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Walgreens Maximum Strength Acne Gel by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by WALGREEN COMPANY. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active Ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 10%

Purpose

Acne Medication

Uses

for the treatment of acne

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use if you

• have very sensitive skin
• are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

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 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.
• 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.

Stop use and ask doctor if

• irritation becomes severe.

Keep out of the 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 to 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

benzyl alcohol, carbomer homopolymer type b, citric acid, disodium EDTA, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, laureth-4, sodium hydroxide, water

Label

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

WALGREENS MAXIMUM STRENGTH ACNE GEL 
benzoyl peroxide gel

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 0363-0266
Route of Administration	TOPICAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
BENZOYL PEROXIDE (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (BENZOYL PEROXIDE - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM)	BENZOYL PEROXIDE	100 mg  in 1 g

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)
CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL SUCROSE CROSSLINKED) (UNII: Z135WT9208)
LAURETH-4 (UNII: 6HQ855798J)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN (UNII: 147D247K3P)
EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)
CHLORPHENESIN (UNII: I670DAL4SZ)
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 0363-0266-51	1 in 1 CARTON	05/02/2023
1		28 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug	M006	05/02/2023

Labeler - WALGREEN COMPANY (008965063)