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Proactiv Repairing Treatment

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
Alchemee, LLC
Label updated
2026-01-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 2.5%

Purpose

Acne treatment 

Use

for the management of acne

Warnings

For external use only

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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.

Do notuse if you

▪  have very sensitive skin
▪  are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

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Stop use and ask a doctor if
▪  skin irritation becomes severe.

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Keep out of reach of children.If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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.
  • cleanse 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.                    
Inactive Ingredients

water, ethoxydiglycol, cyclopentasiloxane, propylene glycol, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, dimethicone, ceteareth-20, diazolidinyl urea, carbomer, fragrance, methylparaben,  xanthan gum,  panthenol, allantoin,, sodium hydroxide, propylparaben

Questions or comments?  1-800-950-4695
 

Label information

Distributed by Alchemee LLC,
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Made in the USA of Foreign
and Domestic Components
Questions? 1-800-950-4695
proactiv.com
Proactiv is a registered
trademark of Taro
Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 mL Carton proactiv ® Repairing Treatment Benzoyl peroxide acne medication Step 3: Repair Proactiv Solution ®

2 FL. OZ. (60 mL)

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DailyMed Set ID: 9bbf6db0-ff80-44d2-b81b-40080ca46b92 · Version 11
NDC: 11410-040