BENZOYL PEROXIDE CLEANSING - benzoyl peroxide lotion
River’s Edge Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Active Ingredients
Benzoyl peroxide 4%
Uses
For the treatment of acne.
Warnings
For External Use Only.
When using 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.
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, 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.
Stop and ask a doctor if
- Irritation becomes severe.
KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- Shake well before using.
- Wash the affected areas once a day during the first week, and twice a day thereafter as tolerated.
- Wet skin areas to be treated; apply product, working into 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.
- If going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
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 above.
Other Information
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Inactive Ingredients
cetyl alcohol, citric acid, dimethyl isosorbide, docusate sodium, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, laureth -12, magnesium aluminum silicate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sodium lauryl sulfoacetate.
Questions? Comments?
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