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Walgreens Acne Foaming WashAcne Medication

Dosage form
LOTION
Labeler
Walgreen Company
Label updated
2024-10-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Benzoyl Peroxide
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

Purpose

Acne medication

Use
  • for treatment of acne
Warnings

For external use only.

Do not use if you

  • have very sensitive
  • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

When using this product

  • skin irritation and dryness are more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, use only 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.

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation becomes severe

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

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

Directions
  • wet area to be cleansed
  • apply acne wash and gently massage area for 1-2 minutes
  • rinse thoroughly and pat dry
  • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2 to 3 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

Store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, carbomer, decyl glucoside, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, dimethicone, glycerin, PEG-40 stearate, propanediol, silica, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer, sorbitan stearate, stearic acid, xanthan gum, water

Questions or comments?

1-800-925-4733

Label information

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.
200 WILMONT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 156 g Tube Label

Walgreens

Compare to PanOxyl®
active ingredient††

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Acne
Foaming Wash

10% BENZOYL PEROXIDE / ACNE TREATMENT

PARABEN FREE
SULFATE FREE

  • For face, chest & back
  • Benzoyl peroxide kills the
    bacteria that can cause acne
  • Improves the appearance
    of existing blemishes &
    prevents future breakouts

NET WT 5.5 OZ (156 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f34affe9-d470-48a5-b0d1-d62b9c44b3f2 · Version 3
NDC: 0363-1522