Label: BENZOYL PEROXIDE 5% GEL- benzoyl peroxide gel

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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Updated July 12, 2021

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  • Active Ingredient:

    Benzoyl Peroxide 5%

  • Purpose

    Acne Treatment

  • USES:

    For the treatment of acne.

  • WARNINGS:

    For external use only.

  • Do not use if you:

    • Have sensitive skin. • Are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.

  • When using the product:

    • Skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time.  If this 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 become severe.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

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

  • 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 to three 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.

  • Inactive Ingredients:

    Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Panthenol, PEG-8, PEG-14 Palmeth-60 Hexyl Dicarbamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethanolamine, and Water.

  • OTHER INFORMATION:

    • Store at controlled room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F)

  • Questions?:

    866-494-4466, Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM

    Dist. By Axia Medical Solutions, 2105 Camino Vida Roble, Carlsbad, Ca. 92011

    www.dermesse.com     866-494-4466 office, 760-931-8267 fax

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Benzoyl Peroxide 5 GelBenzoyl Peroxide 5 Gel

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BENZOYL PEROXIDE 5% GEL 
    benzoyl peroxide gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68723-305
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZOYL PEROXIDE (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (BENZOYL PEROXIDE - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM) BENZOYL PEROXIDE50 mg  in 1000 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ALLANTOIN (UNII: 344S277G0Z)  
    ALOE VERA LEAF (UNII: ZY81Z83H0X)  
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    CARBOMER INTERPOLYMER TYPE A (55000 CPS) (UNII: 59TL3WG5CO)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE (UNII: D6DH1DTN7E)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PANTHENOL (UNII: WV9CM0O67Z)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    PPG-14 PALMETH-60 HEXYL DICARBAMATE (UNII: 376C96Y6AL)  
    HYALURONATE SODIUM (UNII: YSE9PPT4TH)  
    TROLAMINE (UNII: 9O3K93S3TK)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68723-305-0257 mg in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/18/2017
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart333D07/18/2017
    Labeler - Axia Medical Solutions, LLC (929224694)