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Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Gel

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
Axia Medical Solutions, LLC
Label updated
2021-07-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Active Ingredient:

Benzoyl Peroxide 5%

Purpose

Acne Treatment

USES:

For the treatment of acne.

WARNINGS:

For external use only.

Do not use if you:

• Have sensitive skin. • Are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.

When using the product:

• Skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time.  If this 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 become 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 to 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:

Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Panthenol, PEG-8, PEG-14 Palmeth-60 Hexyl Dicarbamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethanolamine, and Water.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Store at controlled room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F)

Questions?:

866-494-4466, Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM

Dist. By Axia Medical Solutions, 2105 Camino Vida Roble, Carlsbad, Ca. 92011

www.dermesse.com     866-494-4466 office, 760-931-8267 fax

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

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DailyMed Set ID: a0e4581a-ea6b-4c82-998f-4ea4103c857b · Version 4
NDC: 68723-305