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LA ROCHE POSAY LABORATOIRE DERMATOLOGIQUE BENZOYL PEROXIDE EFFACLAR BPO

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
L’Oreal USA Products Inc
Label updated
2026-05-26
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 5.5%

Purpose

Acne treatment

Uses
  • for the treatment of acne
  • clears acne blemishes
  • penetrates pores to control acne blemishes
  • helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use if you
  • have very sensitive skin
  • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
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 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 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

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 affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily
  • because excessive drying of the skin mayoccur, start with one application daily, thengradually increase to two or three timesdaily if needed or as directed by a doctor
  • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs,reduce application to once a day or everyother 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
  • store at room temperature 68°-77°F
Inactive ingredients

water, glycerin, pentylene glycol, carbomer, silica, tocopheryl acetate, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium metabisulfite, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, phenoxyethanol, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, propanediol, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate
crosspolymer, disodium EDTA, potassium hydroxide

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DailyMed Set ID: 851882ac-56f4-4bf6-b942-6efea10eec3e · Version 1
NDC: 82046-884