Label: MICRONIZED BENZOYL PEROXIDE TREATMENT- benzoyl peroxide gel

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated February 9, 2015

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active Ingredient

    Benzoyl Peroxide 5%

  • Purpose

    Acne Treatment

  • 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.
    • If going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product.

    • If sensitivity develops or irritation becomes severe, stop use and ask a doctor.

    • Keep out of reach of children
    • If swallowed get medical help or call a poison control center immediately

    • Keep away from excessive heat or heat sources
  • 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 as directed by a doctor
    • If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.
    • Other sun protection measures include limiting sun exposure and wearing protective clothing.
  • Other Ingredients

    Carbomer, Edetate Disodium, Glycerine, Propylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hydroxide, Water.

  • Other Information

    Store at 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F) Protect from heat. Keep container tightly closed.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Manufactured by:
    Pharmco Laboratories Inc. • Titusville, FL 32780
    www.pharmcolabs.com • 1.800.635.0712 • Reorder CPL79-2

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 59 g Tube Label

    PHARMCO
    SKINCARE LABS

    Micronized
    Benzoyl
    Peroxide
    Treatment
    5%

    Net wt. 2 oz. (59 g)

    Principal Display Panel - 59 g Tube Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MICRONIZED BENZOYL PEROXIDE TREATMENT 
    benzoyl peroxide gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:58400-002
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Benzoyl Peroxide (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (Benzoyl Peroxide - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM) Benzoyl Peroxide50 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    Water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Glycerin (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    Propylene Glycol (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    Edetate Disodium (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    Sodium Hydroxide (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    Saccharide Isomerate (UNII: W8K377W98I)  
    CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE C (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED) (UNII: 4Q93RCW27E)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:58400-002-0159 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:58400-002-023900 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart333D06/01/2012
    Labeler - Pharmco Laboratories Inc. (096270814)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Pharmco Laboratories Inc.096270814MANUFACTURE(58400-002) , LABEL(58400-002) , PACK(58400-002) , ANALYSIS(58400-002)