Label: CLEAN AND CLEAR PERSA-GEL 10 MAXIMUM STRENGTH- benzoyl peroxide gel

  • NDC Code(s): 69968-0720-1
  • Packager: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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.

Drug Label Information

Updated May 8, 2023

If you are a consumer or patient please visit this version.

View All Sections
  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient

    Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

  • Purpose

    Acne treatment

  • Use

    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.
    • avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use sunscreen
    • avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.
    • avoid contact with hair and dyed products, 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 .

    Do not use if you

    • have very sensitive skin
    • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • irritation becomes severe .

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

  • Directions

    • cleanse 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 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.
  • Other information

    Protect from excessive heat (40°C/104°F).

  • Inactive ingredients

    Water, Carbomer Homopolymer type B, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Laureth-4, Disodium EDTA

  • Questions?

    Call toll-free 877-754-6411 or 215-273-8755 (collect) or visit www.CleanandClear.com

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed by:
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON
    CONSUMER INC.
    Skillman, NJ 08558

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NEW

    LOOK

    Clean

    &

    Clear®

    persa-gel® 10

    10% benzoyl peroxide

    acne treatment

    maximum strength

    reduces acne in just one day

    fragrance free

    OIL FREE

    1 FL. OZ. (30 mL)

    Clean and Clear_01

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CLEAN AND CLEAR PERSA-GEL 10 MAXIMUM STRENGTH 
    benzoyl peroxide gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69968-0720
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZOYL PEROXIDE (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (BENZOYL PEROXIDE - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM) BENZOYL PEROXIDE100 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED) (UNII: HHT01ZNK31)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    LAURETH-4 (UNII: 6HQ855798J)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM ANHYDROUS (UNII: 8NLQ36F6MM)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69968-0720-11 in 1 CARTON11/01/2021
    128 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart333D11/01/2021
    Labeler - Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (118772437)
View All Sections

Find additional resources

(also available in the left menu)

Safety

Report Adverse Events, FDA Safety Recalls, Presence in Breast Milk

Related Resources

Medline Plus, Clinical Trials, PubMed, Biochemical Data Summary

More Info on this Drug

View Labeling Archives, RxNorm, Get Label RSS Feed, View NDC Code(s)NEW!