Label: ACNE DEFENSE DAILY TREATMENT SERUM MERLE NORMAN- benzoyl peroxide gel

  • NDC Code(s): 57627-202-01, 57627-202-02
  • Packager: Merle Norman Cosmetics
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active (medicinal)                Purpose

    Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%   Acne Treatment   

  • PURPOSE

    Uses 

    For the treatment of acne

    Dries and helps clear up acne pimples and allows skin to heal

    helps prevent new acne pimples from forming

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

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

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • irritation becomes severe
  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    For external use only

    Do not use if

    • have very senstive skin
    • 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.

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

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    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 or three times daily if needed or directed by a doctor. If bothersome dryness or peeing 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 INGREDIENT

    Inactive (Non-medicinal) Ingredients

    Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparrafin, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Acne Defense Daily Treatment Serum

    Gel

    33g

    Net Wt. 1.15 Oz

    carton

    tube

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACNE DEFENSE DAILY TREATMENT SERUM  MERLE NORMAN
    benzoyl peroxide gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:57627-202
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZOYL PEROXIDE (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (BENZOYL PEROXIDE - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM) BENZOYL PEROXIDE2.5 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (UNII: 0RE8K4LNJS)  
    PENTYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 50C1307PZG)  
    POLYACRYLAMIDE (1500 MW) (UNII: 5D6TC4BRWV)  
    C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN (UNII: E4F12ROE70)  
    LAURETH-7 (UNII: Z95S6G8201)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:57627-202-021 in 1 CARTON07/14/2017
    1NDC:57627-202-0133 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart333D07/14/2017
    Labeler - Merle Norman Cosmetics (008479388)
    Registrant - Merle Norman Cosmetics (008479388)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Merle Norman Cosmetics008479388manufacture(57627-202)