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Acne Treatment

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Label updated
2026-02-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 10%

Purpose

Acne medication

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 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 possible 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.

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 daily 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

carbomer, disodium EDTA, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, laureth-4, sodium hydroxide, water

Claims

CVS Health ®Acne Treatment Gel contains maximum strength** benzoyl peroxide.  The micronized benzoyl peroxide formula goes to work immediately, releasing the medicine deep into the pores where pimples begin. It's maximum strength** without a prescription.

**Maximum Strength allowed under the OTC monograph.

Disclaimer

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, distributor of Clean & Clear ® persa-gel ®10.

Adverse Reaction

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Compare to the active ingredient in Clean & Clear ®persa-gel ®10*

MAXIMUM STRENGTH**

Acne Treatment Gel

10% BENZOYL PEROXIDE ACNE MEDICANTION

PARABEN - PHTHALATE FREE

NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d9fbaeba-cebf-4d02-aa7d-3ee1d2fdc50c · Version 18
NDC: 69842-646