BPO - benzoyl peroxide gel
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
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Active Ingredient
Benzoyl Peroxide 8%
Use treats acne and helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Warning
For external use only.
Do not use
if you have very sensitive skin or if you are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.
When using this product
- avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use sunscreen
- keep away from eyes, lips and mouth
- avoid contact with hair or dyed fabrics, including carpet and clothing which may be bleached by this product
- skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling or possibly swelling. More frequent use or higher concentrations may aggravate such irritation. Mild 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.
Direction
- 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 nay occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily
- if needed or as directed by a doctorif bothersome dryness or peeling ocurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day
- if going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develpos, discontinue use of product and consult a doctor
Inactive Ingredients
aloe barbadebsis leaf juice, benzyl alcohol, ceteareth-20, cetyl alcohol, dimethyl isisirbide, purified water, simethicone and stearyl alcohol.