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Acne Treatment Cream

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
CVS Health
Label updated
2026-08-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Active ingredient(s)

Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

Purpose

Acne medication

Use(s)

for the treatment of acne

Warnings

For external use only

For external use only

Do not use

• have very sensitive skin
•are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

When using this product

When using this product • 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 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 • 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

if irritation becomes severe

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately

Directions

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 products and ask a doctor.

Other information

• keep tightly closed •store at room temperature.

Inactive ingredients

bentonite, carbomer, ethylhexylglycerin, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, PEG-12 dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, water.

Questions

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Compare to clearasil 5 in 1 Acne Spot Treatment Cream*

Daily Acne Treatment Cream

MAXIMUM STRENGTH ACNE TREATMENT

• 10% Benzoyl peroxide acne medication

• Helps clear existing acne pimples & prevent new ones from forming

•Dermatologist tested

PARABEN

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

 

FREE

PHTHALATE

NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)

DailyMed Set ID: aef82711-e3c3-439d-adda-542933ff4420 · Version 1
NDC: 51316-654