MAXIMUM STRENGTH ACNE SPOT TREATMENT CVS HEALTH- benzoyl peroxide 10% cream
CVS
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Active ingredient Purpose
Benzoyl Peroxide 10%....Acne Treatment
Use • For the treatment of acne
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use • if you have very sensitive
skin or are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
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.
• rinse right away with water if it gets in
eyes • 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.
Stop use and ask a doctor if skin
irritation becomes severe
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 one to three times a day • 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, use a sunscreen. Allow product to
dry, then follow direction in the sunscreen
labeling. If sensitivity develops, discontinue
use of both products and consult a doctor.
Inactive ingredients
Aluminum Hydroxide,
Bentonite, Carbomer, Glyceral
Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate,
PEG-12, Potassium Hydroxide,
Potassium Sorbate, Propylene
Glycol, Water.