Label: WALGREENS ACNE SPOT TREATMENT- benzoyl peroxide lotion

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
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Updated October 11, 2024

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  • Active Ingredient

    Benzoyl peroxide 2.5%

  • Purpose

    Acne Medication

  • Uses

    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:

    • 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.
    • 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.
  • Stop use and ask doctor if

    • irritation becomes severe.
  • Keep out of the 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.
  • Other information

    • Keep tightly closed
    • Avoid storing at extreme temperatures (below 40 F and above 100 F)
  • Inactive Ingredients

    Water, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-4, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose.

  • Label

    W15121A2

    W15121K1

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    WALGREENS ACNE SPOT TREATMENT 
    benzoyl peroxide lotion
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0363-0116
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZOYL PEROXIDE (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (BENZOYL PEROXIDE - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM) BENZOYL PEROXIDE25 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    CHLORPHENESIN (UNII: I670DAL4SZ)  
    CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL SUCROSE CROSSLINKED) (UNII: Z135WT9208)  
    LAURETH-4 (UNII: 6HQ855798J)  
    ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN (UNII: 147D247K3P)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0363-0116-511 in 1 CARTON01/19/2019
    121 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00601/19/2019
    Labeler - WALGREEN COMPANY (008965063)