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FDA LABEL GENERIC: Benzoyl Peroxide MFR: L'OREAL USA, INC.

Benzoyl Peroxide 5.5 % Topical Lotion

Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 5.5%

Purpose

Acne medication

Uses

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

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 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.

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 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.

Other information

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

Inactive ingredients

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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