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Warnings
For external use only
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.
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Directions
- Sensitivity Test for a New User. Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas during the first 3 days. If no discomfort occurs, follow the directions stated below.
- 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 products and ask a doctor.
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
KAISER PERMANENTE BENZOYL PEROXIDE
benzoyl peroxide gelProduct Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:0179-8702 Route of Administration TOPICAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength BENZOYL PEROXIDE (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (BENZOYL PEROXIDE - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM) BENZOYL PEROXIDE 5 g in 100 g Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O) DISODIUM LAURYL SULFOSUCCINATE (UNII: P160Q81342) EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K) GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX) METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T) POLOXAMER 182 (UNII: JX0HIX6OAG) WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R) SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4) SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I) Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:0179-8702-60 1 in 1 CARTON 06/08/2007 12/31/2019 1 56.7 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date OTC monograph final part333D 06/08/2007 12/31/2019 Labeler - Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (053052619)
