Label: CVS HEALTH ACNE CONTROL CLEANSER ACNE MEDICATION- benzoyl peroxide lotion

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

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient

    Benzoyl peroxide 10%

  • Purpose

    Acne medication

  • Use

    for the treatment of acne

  • Warnings

    For external use only

    Do not use this medication if you have very sensitive skin or if you are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.

    When using this product keep away from eyes, lips and mouth

    • avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen
    • avoid contact with hair or dyed fabric, including carpet and clothing which may be bleached by this product
    • skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Mild irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration. If irritation becomes severe, discontinue use; if irritation still continues, consult a doctor.
    • using other topical acne medication at the same time or immediately following the 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 out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.

  • Directions

    Wet face. Gently massage all over face for 20-30 seconds, avoiding eye area. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Recommended for use twice daily. If going outside, use a sunscreen.

  • Other information

    store at room temperature (68 to 77°F).

  • Inactive ingredients

    Glycerin, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Zinc Lactate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Menthol, Fragrance, Potassium Polymetaphosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Carbomer.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 141 g Tube Label

    ♥CVS
    Health™

    Compare to the
    active ingredient in
    Clean & Clear®
    Continuous Control®*

    Acne
    Control
    Cleanser

    10% BENZOYL PEROXIDE
    ACNE MEDICATION

    Helps fight breakouts long
    after you wash

    FOR DAILY
    USE

    NET WT 5 OZ (141 g)

    Principal Display Panel - 141 g Tube Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS HEALTH ACNE CONTROL CLEANSER   ACNE MEDICATION
    benzoyl peroxide lotion
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-571
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Benzoyl Peroxide (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (Benzoyl Peroxide - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM) Benzoyl Peroxide100 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    Glycerin (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    Petrolatum (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    Mineral Oil (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate (UNII: A9EJ3J61HQ)  
    Water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (UNII: 518XTE8493)  
    Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (UNII: O9W3D3YF5U)  
    Zinc Lactate (UNII: 2GXR25858Y)  
    Carbomer Interpolymer Type A (Allyl Sucrose Crosslinked) (UNII: 59TL3WG5CO)  
    Menthol, Unspecified Form (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    Potassium Metaphosphate (UNII: 01DMT14Z63)  
    Titanium Dioxide (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Carbomer Homopolymer Type C (Allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked) (UNII: 4Q93RCW27E)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-571-02141 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2014
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart333D01/01/2014
    Labeler - CVS Health (062312574)
    Registrant - Garcoa, Inc. (036464697)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Garcoa, Inc.036464697MANUFACTURE(69842-571)
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