Section from Carton Label Follows:
Active ingredient Purpose
Benzoyl Peroxide, 10%...............................Acne Treatment
Uses
- Treats acne - dries up acne pimples - helps prevent new acne pimples
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison
Control Center right away.
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
Questions?
Call 1-888-287-1915
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.
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 Ingredients carbomer, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, disodium EDTA,
purified water, sodium hydroxide