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5% Benzoyl Peroxide FOLLICULITIS Cream

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
GUANGZHOU YUSONG FINE CHEMICLS Co., Ltd
Label updated
2026-07-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Active Ingredient(s)

Benzoyl peroxide 5%

Purpose

Topical antibacterial

Use

Treats and helps clear mild folliculitis and acne vulgaris (pimples,
whiteheads, and blackheads) by penetrating pores to help reduce
acne-causing bacteria, reduce redness and inflammation, and help
prevent new blemishes.

Warnings

For external use only.

Do not use

Do not use if you are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.

Label information

.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 swelling. Reduce frequency of use if irritation occurs.

Label information

. irritation becomes severe.
. no improvement is seen after 6 weeks of consistent use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact
Poison Control right away.

Directions

Clean the skin thoroughly before applying. Apply a thin layer to affected
areas 1 to 3 times daily. Start with once daily, gradually increase to 2-3
times if needed. If dryness or peeling occurs, reduce to once daily or
every other day.

Other information

Store at 20°-25°C(68°-77°F). Do not use if the carton or inner seal is broken.

Inactive ingredients

Water, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl
Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice,
Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate
Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, PEG-100 Stearate,
Polysorbate 80, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Ceramide NP,Sodium
Hydroxide, Allantoin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Forsythia
Suspensa Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Magnolia Officinalis
Bark Extract,Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia
(Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Menthy| Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA

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DailyMed Set ID: 56c558fa-303f-fc52-e063-6394a90a72f0 · Version 1
NDC: 84558-026