La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment

Benzoyl peroxide 5.5%

Acne medication

• for the treatment of acne
• dries and clears acne blemishes and allows skin to heal

For external use only

• have very sensitive skin
• are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

• 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.

irritation becomes severe

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

• 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 prdoucts and ask a doctor.
  

store at 20 - 25 C (68 to 77 F)

water, isostearyl alcohol, glycerin, pentylene glycol, silica, carbomer, capryloyl salicylic acid, potassium hydroxide, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, disodium EDTA, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract

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