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Oxy Maximum Strength Rapid Spot Treatment

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
The Mentholatum Company
Label updated
2024-12-05
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Active Ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 10%

Purpose

Acne treatment

Uses
  • for the treatment of acne
  • clears acne pimples and allows skin to heal
  • penetrates pores to control blackheads and whiteheads
  • helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming

Uses

  • clears acne pimples and allows skin to heal
  • penetrates pores to control blackheads and whiteheads

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 and 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.
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use if you

  • have very sensitive skin
  • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

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 right away.

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 and 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.
Directions
  • clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product
  • cover the entire affected area with a thin layer 1 to 3 times daily
  • once dry, follow with a non-comedogenic moisturizer if needed
  • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2 or 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
  • avoid storing at temperatures above 100 OF (38 OC)
Inactive ingredients

water, glycerin, butylene glycol, carbomer, chlorphenesin, citric acid, dimethyl isosorbide, disodium EDTA, fragrance, hydrated silica, hydrolyzed soy protein, lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-4/12 dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, portulaca oleracea extract, propanediol, rhodomyrtus tomentosa fruit extract, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum

Questions?

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DailyMed Set ID: 28886273-a71a-46ea-e063-6394a90ac11d · Version 1
NDC: 10742-1002