Label: PANOXYL- benzoyl peroxide cream

  • NDC Code(s): 0316-0227-06, 0316-0227-10
  • Packager: Crown Laboratories
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated January 12, 2026

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  • Active ingredient

    Benzoyl peroxide 4%

  • Purpose

    Acne medication

  • Use

    • for the treatment of acne
  • Warnings

    For external use only

    Do not use if you

    • have very sensitive 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 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

    • irritation becomes severe

    If pregnant or breast-feeding,

    ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

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

  • Directions

    • wet area to be cleansed
    • apply acne wash and gently massage area for 1-2 minutes
    • rinse thoroughly and pat dry
    • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2 or 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, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
  • Other information

    • Store at 20 o - 25 oC (68 o - 77 oF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
  • Inactive ingredients (4%)

    Aqua, Carbomer, Decyl Glucoside, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-40 Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Propanediol, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sorbitan Stearate, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, t-Butyl alcohol, Xanthan Gum

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  • Panoxyl 4% Tube

    PanOxyl®

    ACNE CREAMY WASH

    for Face & Body

    4% Benzoyl Peroxide

    Acne Treatment Wash

    Daily Control

    Clears existing acne and helps prevent new breakouts

    Net wt. 6oz (170g)

    PanOxyl 4% Tube

  • Panoxyl 4% Carton

    PanOxyl®

    ACNE CREAMY WASH

    for Face & Body

    4% Benzoyl Peroxide

    Acne Treatment

    Daily Control

    Clears existing acne and helps prevent new breakouts

    Formulated to be genlt on skin

    Net wt. 6oz (170g)

    6oz carton

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    PANOXYL 
    benzoyl peroxide cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0316-0227
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZOYL PEROXIDE (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (BENZOYL PEROXIDE - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM) BENZOYL PEROXIDE58.7 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    CARBOMER INTERPOLYMER TYPE A (ALLYL SUCROSE CROSSLINKED) (UNII: 59TL3WG5CO)  
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)  
    DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0)  
    PALMITIC ACID (UNII: 2V16EO95H1)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    TERT-BUTYL ALCOHOL (UNII: MD83SFE959)  
    SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE (UNII: NVZ4I0H58X)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE, DIMETHYLACRYLAMIDE, LAURYL METHACRYLATE AND LAURETH-4 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATE CROSSLINKED (45000 MPA.S) (UNII: Q7UI015FF9)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    DECYL GLUCOSIDE (UNII: Z17H97EA6Y)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE C (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED) (UNII: 4Q93RCW27E)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    POLYOXYL 40 STEARATE (UNII: 13A4J4NH9I)  
    PROPANEDIOL (UNII: 5965N8W85T)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0316-0227-061 in 1 CARTON12/01/2018
    1170 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:0316-0227-101 in 1 CARTON12/31/2035
    285 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00603/25/2011
    Labeler - Crown Laboratories (119508400)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Crown Laboratories119508400manufacture(0316-0227)