Label: EQUATE MAXIMUM STRENGTH SPOT TREATMENT- benzoyl peroxide gel

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated February 4, 2011

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Section from Carton Label Follows:

    Active ingredient                              Purpose
    Benzoyl Peroxide, 10%...............................Acne Treatment
  • PURPOSE


    Uses

    - Treats acne - dries up acne pimples - helps prevent new acne pimples
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN


    Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison
    Control Center right away.
  • INDICATIONS & USAGE


    Directions

    - cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication
    - cover the entire affected area with a thin layer 1 to 3 times daily
    - because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily,
    then gradually increase to 2 or 3 times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor
    - if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application too once a day or every other day

    Other Information

    - keep tightly closed. Avoid storing at extreme temperature - below
    4 degrees C or above 37 degrees C (below 40 degrees F or above 100 degrees F)
    - lot no. and exp. date, see product container or box

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  • WARNINGS

    Warnings
    For external use only.

    Do not use
    - on broken skin - on large areas of the body
    - if you have very sensitive skin or if you are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

    When using this product - apply to the affected area only - avoid unnecessary sun
    exposure and use a sunscreen - this product may bleach hair or dyed fabrics - using
    other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this
    product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication
    should be used unless directed by a doctor - keep away from eyes, lips, mouth and
    sensitive areas of the neck

    Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison
    Control Center right away.
  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION


    Directions

    - cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication
    - cover the entire affected area with a thin layer 1 to 3 times daily
    - because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily,
    then gradually increase to 2 or 3 times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor
    - if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application too once a day or every other day
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT


    Inactive Ingredients carbomer, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, disodium EDTA,
    purified water, sodium hydroxide
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL


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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EQUATE MAXIMUM STRENGTH SPOT TREATMENT 
    benzoyl peroxide gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:49035-022
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZOYL PEROXIDE (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (BENZOYL PEROXIDE - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM) BENZOYL PEROXIDE135 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0)  
    CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE C (UNII: 4Q93RCW27E)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    EDETATE SODIUM (UNII: MP1J8420LU)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:49035-022-031 in 1 CARTON
    118.4 g in 1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart333D07/13/2010
    Labeler - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (051957769)
    Registrant - Pharma Pac, LLC (140807475)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Pharma Pac, LLC140807475manufacture