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Equate Acne WashAcne medication

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Label updated
2024-11-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Benzoyl Peroxide
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Label information

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.

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation becomes severe.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

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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Label information

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)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3c108488-dfaf-447c-ba26-15fd7cf67761 · Version 4
NDC: 79903-061