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MDacne Body Acne Treatment Benzoyl Peroxide

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
MDAlgorithms Inc
Label updated
2024-09-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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DRUG FACTS:

Active Ingredient:

Benzoyl Peroxide 5.0%

Purpose

Acne Treatment

Use:

For the treatment of Acne. Clears up acne pimples and blemishes, and allows skin to heal. Helps prevent new pimples and blemishes from forming.

Warnings:

For external use only.

  • Using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin.
    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 per day.

• Do not use

for prolonged periods without consulting a doctor.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, contact physician or Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions:

Cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication. Apply even layer over affected area. Do not use on broken skin or large parts of the body. *For best results apply one to three times per day.

Other information:

Store in a cool, dry place below 20ºC (70ºF).

Inactive Ingredients:

Aqua (Deionized Water), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil, PEG-150 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate-80, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Steareth-2, Steareth-20, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Zemea (Corn) Propanediol.

Questions:

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Package Labelling:

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DailyMed Set ID: 97529268-c45c-49c0-8eb0-15c90def69ea · Version 1
NDC: 71804-532