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benzoyl peroxide

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Label updated
2024-10-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 10%

Purpose

Acne treatment

Use

for the treatment of acne

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. (1-800-222-1222)

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.
  • •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
  • •store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

carbomer homopolymer, dimethicone, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, glycerin, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, purified water, silicon dioxide, sodium hydroxide

Questions or comments?

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Package/Label Principal Display Panel

NDC 45802-308-96

Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

Aqueous Base, Acne Treatment Gel

NET WT 2.1 OZ (60 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9702add4-ea36-4c6b-9402-87b44f989a80 · Version 5
NDC: 45802-308