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La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment

Dosage form
LOTION
Labeler
L'OREAL USA, INC.
Label updated
2023-12-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Benzoyl peroxide
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Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 5.5%

Purpose

Acne medication

Uses
  • for the treatment of acne
  • dries and clears acne blemishes and allows skin to heal
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 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 prdoucts and ask a doctor.
Other information

store at 20 - 25 C (68 to 77 F)

Inactive ingredients

water, isostearyl alcohol, glycerin, pentylene glycol, silica, carbomer, capryloyl salicylic acid, potassium hydroxide, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, disodium EDTA, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract

Questions or comments?

1-888-LRP-LABO 1-888-577-5226

Monday - Friday (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST)

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DailyMed Set ID: 8ed6ee51-816e-4c83-a437-4ceaa339b130 · Version 8
NDC: 49967-076