Label: ACNE SPOT TREATMENT- benzoyl peroxide 10% cream

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated December 26, 2017

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  • Active ingredient

    Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

  • Purpose

    Acne treatment

  • Uses

    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 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, possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration.

    Stop 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 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 2 to 3 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 directions in the sunscreen labeling. if sensitivity develops, discontinue use of both products and cpnsult a doctor.
  • Inactive ingredients

    Aluminum hydroxide, Bentonite, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Isopropyl myristate, Methylparaben, PEG-12, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Water

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    CVS Acne Spot Treatment

    Maximum Strength

    10% Benzoyl Peroxide

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACNE SPOT TREATMENT 
    benzoyl peroxide 10% cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-243
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZOYL PEROXIDE (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (BENZOYL PEROXIDE - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM) BENZOYL PEROXIDE10 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 5QB0T2IUN0)  
    BENTONITE (UNII: A3N5ZCN45C)  
    GLYCERYL STEARATE SE (UNII: FCZ5MH785I)  
    ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (UNII: 0RE8K4LNJS)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 600 (UNII: NL4J9F21N9)  
    POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: WZH3C48M4T)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59779-243-011 in 1 CARTON10/31/2014
    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 finalpart333D10/31/2014
    Labeler - CVS (062312574)
    Registrant - Product Quest Mfg, LLC (927768135)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Product Quest Mfg, LLC927768135manufacture(59779-243) , label(59779-243)