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BP Wash

Dosage form
EMULSION
Labeler
CINTEX SERVICES, LLC
Label updated
2025-12-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Active ingredient​

Benzoyl peroxide 2.5%

Purpose​

Acne treatment

Use​

For the treatment of acne

Warnings

For external use only

Label information

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 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

KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions
  • clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product
  • cover the entire affected area with a thin layer and rinse thoroughly 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​

Store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

Inactive ingredients​

carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, dimethyl isosorbide, hydrogenated castor oil, imidurea, methylparaben, mineral oil, PEG-14M, salicylic acid, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium hydroxide, titanium dioxide, water, zea mays (corn) starch

Questions?

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DailyMed Set ID: fd7560ce-5e52-4ba8-b52c-82500611818a · Version 5
NDC: 24470-911