Label: BPO- benzoyl peroxide gel

  • NDC Code(s): 42192-105-16
  • Packager: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • Active Ingredient

    Benzoyl Peroxide 4%

  • Purpose

    Acne Medication

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Use treats acne and helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming

  • Keep out of reach of children.

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • For External Use onlyDo not use if you have very sensitive skin or if you are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

    When using this product

    • avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use sunscreen

    • keep away from eyes, lips and mouth

    • avoid contact with hair or dyed fabrics, including carpet and clothing which may be bleached by 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.

    • skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling or possibly swelling. More frequent use or higher concentrations may aggravate such irritation. Mild irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration.

  • Direction

    • 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 nay occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times dailyif needed or as directed by a doctor

    • if bothersome dryness or peeling ocurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day

    • if going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develpos, discontinue use of product and consult a doctor

  • Inactive Ingredients

    aloe barbadebsis leaf juice, benzyl alcohol, ceteareth-20, cetyl alcohol, dimethyl isisirbide, purified water, simethicone and stearyl alcohol.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BPO  
    benzoyl peroxide gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:42192-105
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZOYL PEROXIDE (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (BENZOYL PEROXIDE - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM) BENZOYL PEROXIDE4 mg  in 100 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ALOE VERA LEAF (UNII: ZY81Z83H0X)  
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE (UNII: SA6A6V432S)  
    CETYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 936JST6JCN)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:42192-105-1612 in 1 PACKAGE
    11 in 1 CARTON
    142500 mg in 1 TUBE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart333D01/01/2009
    Labeler - Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC (825380939)
    Registrant - Ei Inc. (105803274)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Ei Inc.105803274manufacture(42192-105) , label(42192-105) , pack(42192-105)