Label: EQUATE ACNE WASH ACNE MEDICATION- benzoyl peroxide cream

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Drug Label Information

Updated November 18, 2024

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    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient

    Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

  • Purpose

    Acne medication

  • Use

    • for 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 or 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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 to 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 room temperature

  • Inactive ingredients

    water, Glycerin, decyl glucoside, sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer, PEG-40 stearate, propanediol, sorbitan stearate, stearic acid, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, carbomer, dimethicone, silica, sodium citrate, xanthan gum, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide.

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    DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc.,
    Bentonville, AR 72716

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 156 g Tube Carton

    NDC 79903-061-01

    equate™
    beauty

    Compare to PanOxyl®
    active ingredient*

    ACNE
    WASH
    10% Benzoyl Peroxide

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    For treatment of acne on face,
    chest & back
    Improves the appearance of
    existing blemishes
    Helps prevent future breakouts

    SULFATE
    FREE
    PARABEN

    NET WT 5.5 OZ (156g)

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 156 g Tube Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EQUATE ACNE WASH   ACNE MEDICATION
    benzoyl peroxide cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:79903-061
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Benzoyl Peroxide (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (Benzoyl Peroxide - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM) Benzoyl Peroxide100 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    Water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Glycerin (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    Decyl Glucoside (UNII: Z17H97EA6Y)  
    SODIUM DECYLGLUCOSIDES HYDROXYPROPYLSULFONATE (UNII: 55P9UXJ9C3)  
    PEG-40 MONOSTEARATE (UNII: ECU18C66Q7)  
    Propanediol (UNII: 5965N8W85T)  
    SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE (UNII: NVZ4I0H58X)  
    Stearic Acid (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer (UNII: W59H9296ZG)  
    DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0)  
    CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER, UNSPECIFIED TYPE (UNII: 0A5MM307FC)  
    Dimethicone (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    Xanthan Gum (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Sodium Chloride (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    Sodium Hydroxide (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:79903-061-011 in 1 CARTON04/30/2021
    1156 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph drugM00604/30/2021
    Labeler - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (051957769)
    Registrant - Garcoa, Inc. (036464697)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Sigan Industries INC.255106239MANUFACTURE(79903-061)