Label: NEUTROGENA STUBBORN ACNE AM TREATMENT- benzoyl peroxide gel

  • NDC Code(s): 69968-0653-1, 69968-0653-2
  • Packager: Kenvue Brands LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient

    Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%)

  • Purpose

    Acne treatment

  • Use

    For the treatment of acne.

  • Warnings

    For external use only.

    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. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water
    • avoid contact with hair or dyed products, 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.

    Do not use if you

    • have very sensitive skin
    • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • Irritation becomes 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 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.
    • 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 20°C to 25°C (68°F - 77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    Water, Carbomer Homopolymer type B, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-4, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

  • Questions?

    800-582-4048; Outside US, dial collect 215-273-8755 or visit www.neutrogena.com

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed by:
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON
    CONSUMER INC.
    Skillman, NJ 08558

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 56 g Tube Carton

    New
    Neutrogena ®
    DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDED BRAND
    STUBBORN
    ACNE
    AM TREATMENT
    Benzoyl Peroxide
    Acne treatment

    works all day to help
    eliminate stubborn acne

    2.5% Micronized BPO

    NET WT. 2.0 OZ
    (56 g)

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 56 g Tube Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    NEUTROGENA STUBBORN ACNE AM TREATMENT 
    benzoyl peroxide gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69968-0653
    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
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL OR ALLYL SUCROSE CROSSLINKED) (UNII: K6MOM3T5YL)  
    ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN (UNII: 147D247K3P)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    CHLORPHENESIN (UNII: I670DAL4SZ)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    LAURETH-4 (UNII: 6HQ855798J)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69968-0653-21 in 1 CARTON08/03/2020
    156 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:69968-0653-112 in 1 PACKAGE08/03/2020
    29 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00608/03/2020
    Labeler - Kenvue Brands LLC (118772437)
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