pilldic.Your medicine dictionary
Text size
← US medicines
US · Over-the-counter medicine

Walgreens Maximum Strength Acne Treatment

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
WALGREEN COMPANY
Label updated
2026-06-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 10.0%

Purpose

Acne Medication

Uses

for the treatment of acne

Warnings

For external use only

When using this product
  • avoid contact with the eyes, lips and mouth
  • avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen
  • avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics which may be bleached by this product
  • skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peelin, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product les 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.
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 afffected 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 sensitvity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
Other information

Store at 20 oC - 25 oC (68 oF - 77 oF)

Inactive ingredients

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

Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 548e327b-1a4f-03df-e063-6294a90a3932 · Version 1
NDC: 0363-1363