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Rugby Benzoyl PeroxideAcne Medication

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
Rugby Laboratories
Label updated
2024-02-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Benzoyl Peroxide
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide USP 10%

Purpose

Acne medication

Use

for the treatment of acne

Warnings

For external use only.

Do not use if you

  • have very sensitive
  • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

When using this product

  • avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen
  • avoid contact with 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.
  • 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.

Stop use and consult 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) immediately.

Directions
  • clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product
  • cover the entire affected 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 sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
Other information
  • keep tightly closed
  • store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients

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

Questions or comments?

1-800-645-2158

Label information

Distributed by:
RUGBY® LABORATORIES
17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233
Livonia, MI 48152

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 g Tube Carton

Rugby®
NDC 0536-1056-25

Compare to
active ingredient
in Clean & Clear®
Persa-Gel®*

Acne Medication
Benzoyl Peroxide Gel USP
10%

  • Helps to keep skin clear
  • Helps dry oily skin
  • Helps clear acne pimples

Greaseless, Vanishing Formula

NET WT 2.1 OZ (60 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 5cf3da87-ed50-4791-8f71-1b572f3b8f43 · Version 11
NDC: 0536-1056