Label: BENZOYL PEROXIDE liquid

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated December 26, 2019

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    DRUG FACTS

  • Active Ingredient

    6% benzoyl peroxide USP

  • Purpose

    Acne medication

  • Use

    • For the treatment of acne
  • Warnings:

    For external use only.

    • Avoid contact with eyes, eyelids, lips and mucous membranes.

    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 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.
    • 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 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

    SHAKE WELL.

    • Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product.
    • One to three times daily, wet skin and cover the entire affected area with a thin layer, liberally applying to areas to be cleansed. Massage gently into skin for 10-20 seconds working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
    • 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.
    • Follow directions in the sunscreen labeling.
    • If irritation or sensitivity develops stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
  • Other information

    Store at controlled room temperature, 15° - 25°C (59° - 77°F)

  • Inactive Ingredients

    Carbomer interpolymer type A NF, cetyl alcohol NF, disodium oleamido MEA-sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium USP, glycerin USP, glyceryl stearate/PEG-100 stearate, laureth-12, magnesium aluminum silicate NF, propylene glycol USP, purified water USP, sodium coco-sulfate, sodium lauroamphoacetate, and xanthan gum NF.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Manufactured for:
    Harris Pharmaceutical, Inc.,
    Fort Myers, Florida 33908
    Manufactured by:
    Groupe Parima
    Montreal, QC
    H4S 1X6 CANADA Rev 06/11

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 170.3 g Bottle Label

    NDC 67405-835-06

    BENZOYL
    PEROXIDE
    TOPICAL
    CLEANSER
    6%

    FOR TOPICAL USE

    Net Weight 6 oz
    (170.3 g)

    HARRIS

    Principal Display Panel - 170.3 g Bottle Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BENZOYL PEROXIDE 
    benzoyl peroxide liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:67405-835
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Benzoyl Peroxide (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (Benzoyl Peroxide - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM) Benzoyl Peroxide60 mg  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    cetyl alcohol (UNII: 936JST6JCN)  
    DISODIUM OLEAMIDO MONOETHANOLAMINE SULFOSUCCINATE (UNII: 5M1101WGSY)  
    edetate disodium (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    glycerin (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    laureth-12 (UNII: OAH19558U1)  
    magnesium aluminum silicate (UNII: 6M3P64V0NC)  
    propylene glycol (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    sodium coco-sulfate (UNII: 3599J29ANH)  
    sodium lauroamphoacetate (UNII: SLK428451L)  
    xanthan gum (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (viscous) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:67405-835-06178 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/18/2011
    2NDC:67405-835-12355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/18/2011
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart333D11/18/2011
    Labeler - Harris Pharmaceutical, Inc. (617204370)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Groupe Parima Montreal252437850MANUFACTURE(67405-835)