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Proactiv 10% BPO Wash

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
Alchemee, LLC
Label updated
2026-08-10
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 10%

Purpose

Acne treatment

Use

for the management of acne

Warnings

For external use only

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 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.

Label information

Do not use if you

  • have very sensitive skin
  • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • irritation becomes severe.

Label information

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.

Directions
  • Sensitivity Test for a New User .  Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas during the first 3 days. If no discomfort occurs, follow the directions stated below.
  • cover the entire affected area with a thin layer and rinse thoroughlyone 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 sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
Inactive ingredients

Water (Aqua/Eau), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Carbomer, Citric Acid.

Questions or comments?

1-800-950-4695

Label information

Distributed by Alchemee LLC
Hawthorne, NY 10532 USA
Made in Canada of Foreign
and Domestic Components
Questions? 1-800-950-4695 • proactiv.com

Proactiv is a registered trademark
of Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 120 mL CARTON

proactiv®

10%

BPO Wash

Clears existing acne

blemishes and helps prevent future breakouts

acne treatment

10% benzoyl peroxide

lightly foaming all over face &

body wash

sulfate & paraben free

8 Fl. Oz. (237 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 58e195bd-f062-00b8-e063-6294a90aee60 · Version 1
NDC: 11410-220