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Walgreens Maximum Strength Acne TreatmentAcne medication

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
Walgreen Company
Label updated
2024-06-03
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 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 the eyes, lips and mouth
  • avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by 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
  • 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.

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) 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 to 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

bentonite, carbomer, ethylhexylglycerin, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, PEG-12 dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, water.

Questions or comments?

1-800-925-4733

Label information

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.
200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 g Tube Carton

MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Acne Treatment Gel
10% BENZOYL PEROXIDE / ACNE MEDICATION

NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 72ca0ddd-9292-48c9-9189-532a1768c9b7 · Version 2
NDC: 0363-8798