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Acne Treatment

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
Walgreen Co.
Label updated
2026-02-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 10%

Purpose

Acne medication

Use

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
  • skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use aother 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 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 possible 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

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 daily 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
Inactive ingredients

carbomer, disodium EDTA, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, laureth-4, sodium hydroxide, water

Questions or comments?

1-800-925-4733

Claims

This acne medication contains maximum strength benzoyl peroxide. The micronized benzoyl peroxide formula goes to work immediately, releasing the medicine deep into the pore where pimples begin.

Our pharmacists recommend the Walgreens brand. We invite you to compare to national brands.

Disclaimer

††This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, distributor of Clean & Clear ®Persa-Gel ®10.

ADVERSE REACTION

Distributed by Walgreen Co.

200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 600015

walgreens.com 1-800-925-4733

©2021 Walgreen Co.

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Compare to the active ingredient in Clean & Clear ®Persa-Gel ®10††

Maximum Strength

Acne Treatment Gel

10% benzoyl peroxide/acne medication

  • Dermatologist tested
  • Paraben free, alcohol free & fragrance free

NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)

Place acne medication where pimples start*

*See directions for full instructions for use.

Maximum Strength

Acne Treatment Gel

10% benzoyl peroxide/acne medication

NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 07721aa6-867a-436f-8c88-ab135f02a6b5 · Version 25
NDC: 0363-0229