Label: CVS HEALTH QUICK ACTION SPOT TREATMENT- benzoyl peroxide cream

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated April 26, 2023

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  • 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

    Water, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, L-Arginine, Aluminum Hydroxide.

  • Label

    CVS36400A1

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS HEALTH QUICK ACTION SPOT TREATMENT 
    benzoyl peroxide cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-048
    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
    BENZOIC ACID (UNII: 8SKN0B0MIM)  
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2DMT128M1S)  
    CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (UNII: 09FUA47KNA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    SORBIC ACID (UNII: X045WJ989B)  
    CETYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 936JST6JCN)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    HEXAMETHYLDISILOXANE (UNII: D7M4659BPU)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    GLYCERYL 1-STEARATE (UNII: 258491E1RZ)  
    PEG-40 STEARATE (UNII: ECU18C66Q7)  
    ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 5QB0T2IUN0)  
    PEG-100 STEARATE (UNII: YD01N1999R)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    ARGININE (UNII: 94ZLA3W45F)  
    MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE (UNII: 6M3P64V0NC)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-048-161 in 1 CARTON05/17/2019
    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 finalM00605/17/2019
    Labeler - CVS PHARMACY (062312574)