LAVOCLEN 4- benzoyl peroxide cream 
LAVOCLEN 8- benzoyl peroxide cream 
LAVOCLEN 4 ACNE WASH KIT- benzoyl peroxide cream 
LAVOCLEN 8 ACNE WASH KIT- benzoyl peroxide cream 
Prasco Laboratories

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Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash (benzoyl peroxide 4%) Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash (benzoyl peroxide 8%)

ACNE WASH FOR TOPICAL USE

Rx Only

DESCRIPTION

Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash and Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash are topical preparations containing benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient. Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash and Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash contain: 4% and 8% benzoyl peroxide, respectively, in a lathering cream vehicle containing cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, corn starch, dimethyl isosorbide, glycerin, glycolic acid, hydrogenated castor oil, imidurea, lactic acid, methylparaben, mineral oil, PEG-14M, potassium lauryl sulfate, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium PCA, titanium dioxide.

The structural formula of benzoyl peroxide is:

Image of structural formula

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

The exact method of action of benzoyl peroxide in acne vulgaris is not known. Benzoyl peroxide is an antibacterial agent with demonstrated activity against Propionibacterium acnes. This action, combined with the mild keratolytic effect of benzoyl peroxide is believed to be responsible for its usefulness in acne.

Benzoyl peroxide is absorbed by the skin where it is metabolized to benzoic acid and excreted as benzoate in the urine.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash and Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash are indicated for use in the topical treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash or Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash may be used as an adjunct in acne treatment regimens including antibiotics, retinoic acid products, and sulfur/salicylic acid containing preparations.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash and Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash should not be used in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to benzoyl peroxide or to any of the other ingredients in the product.

PRECAUTIONS

General - For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. AVOID CONTACT WITH HAIR, FABRICS OR CARPETING AS BENZOYL PEROXIDE WILL CAUSE BLEACHING.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility - Based upon all available evidence, benzoyl peroxide is not considered to be a carcinogen. However, data from a study using mice known to be highly susceptible to cancer suggest that benzoyl peroxide acts as a tumor promoter. The clinical significance of the findings is not known.

Pregnancy: Category C - Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with benzoyl peroxide. It is also not known whether benzoyl peroxide can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Benzoyl peroxide should be used by a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Nursing Mothers - It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when benzoyl peroxide is administered to a nursing woman.

Pediatric Use - Safety and effectiveness in children below the age of 12 have not been established. 

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Contact sensitization reactions are associated with the use of topical benzoyl peroxide products and may be expected to occur in 10 to 25 of 1000 patients. The most frequent adverse reactions associated with benzoyl peroxide use are excessive erythema and peeling which may be expected to occur in 5 of 100 patients. Excessive erythema and peeling most frequently appear during the initial phase of drug use and may normally be controlled by reducing frequency of use.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Shake well before using. Wash the affected areas once a day during the first week, and twice a day therafter as tolerated. Wet skin areas to be treated; apply Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash or Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash, work to a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Frequency of use should be adjusted to obtain the desired clinical response. Clinically visible improvement will normally occur by the third week of therapy. Maximum lesion reduction may be expected after approximately eight to twelve weeks of drug use. Continuing use of the drug is normally required to maintain a satisfactory clinical response.

HOW SUPPLIED

Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash is supplied as:

170.1 g (6.0 oz) tubes                                      NDC 66993-926-06
Acne Wash Kit, containing:                              NDC 66993-928-98

Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash 170.1 g (6.0 oz) tube and

Soap Free Cleanser Lotion 106.6 mL (3.6 Fl Oz)

Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash is supplied as:

170.1 g (6.0 oz) tubes                                      NDC 66993-927-06
Acne Wash Kit, containing:                              NDC 66993-929-98

Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash 170.1 g (6.0 oz) tube and

Soap Free Cleanser Lotion 106.6 mL (3.6 Fl Oz)

Store at controlled room temperature, 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

U.S. Patent No. 6,433,024

Manufactured for: Prasco Laboratories, Mason, OH 45040  USA

Manufactured by: Stiefel Laboratorires, Inc., Coral Gables, FL 33134

Iss. 01/09

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NDC 66993-926-06

LavoclenTM-4

Creamy Wash

Product Discontinued

Product Discontinued

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NDC 66993-927-06

LavoclenTM-8

Creamy Wash

Product Discontinued

Product Discontinued

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NDC 66993-928-98

LavoclenTM-4

Acne Wash Kit

Product Discontinued

Product Discontinued

Principal Display Panel

NDC 66993-929-98

LavoclenTM-8

Acne Wash Kit

Product Discontinued

Product Discontinued
LAVOCLEN  4
benzoyl peroxide cream
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABELItem Code (Source)NDC:66993-926
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
BENZOYL PEROXIDE (BENZOYL PEROXIDE) BENZOYL PEROXIDE6.8 g  in 170.1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL 
STARCH, CORN 
DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE 
GLYCERIN 
GLYCOLIC ACID 
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL 
IMIDUREA 
METHYLPARABEN 
MINERAL OIL 
WATER 
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 
SODIUM PYRROLIDONE CARBOXYLATE 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:66993-926-06170.1 g in 1 TUBE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
Unapproved drug other07/01/200912/31/2013
LAVOCLEN  8
benzoyl peroxide cream
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABELItem Code (Source)NDC:66993-927
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
BENZOYL PEROXIDE (BENZOYL PEROXIDE) BENZOYL PEROXIDE13.6 g  in 170.1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL 
STARCH, CORN 
DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE 
GLYCERIN 
GLYCOLIC ACID 
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL 
IMIDUREA 
METHYLPARABEN 
MINERAL OIL 
WATER 
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 
SODIUM PYRROLIDONE CARBOXYLATE 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:66993-927-06170.1 g in 1 TUBE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
Unapproved drug other07/01/200910/31/2013
LAVOCLEN  4 ACNE WASH KIT
benzoyl peroxide cream
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABELItem Code (Source)NDC:66993-928
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
BENZOYL PEROXIDE (BENZOYL PEROXIDE) BENZOYL PEROXIDE6.8 g  in 170.1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL 
STARCH, CORN 
DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE 
GLYCERIN 
GLYCOLIC ACID 
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL 
IMIDUREA 
METHYLPARABEN 
MINERAL OIL 
WATER 
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 
SODIUM PYRROLIDONE CARBOXYLATE 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:66993-928-98170.1 g in 1 TUBE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
Unapproved drug other07/01/200912/31/2013
LAVOCLEN  8 ACNE WASH KIT
benzoyl peroxide cream
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABELItem Code (Source)NDC:66993-929
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
BENZOYL PEROXIDE (BENZOYL PEROXIDE) BENZOYL PEROXIDE13.6 g  in 170.1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL 
STARCH, CORN 
DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE 
GLYCERIN 
GLYCOLIC ACID 
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL 
IMIDUREA 
METHYLPARABEN 
MINERAL OIL 
WATER 
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 
SODIUM PYRROLIDONE CARBOXYLATE 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:66993-929-98170.1 g in 1 TUBE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
Unapproved drug other07/01/200910/31/2013
Labeler - Prasco Laboratories (065969375)

Revised: 1/2010
 
Prasco Laboratories