CLEAR PROOF ACNE TREATMENT ACNE MEDICATION- benzoyl peroxide gel

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

BENZOYL PEROXIDE (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (BENZOYL PEROXIDE - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM)

Available from:

Mary Kay Inc.

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Acne Medication - for the management of acne - dries up acne pimples - helps prevent new acne pimples

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

CLEAR PROOF ACNE TREATMENT ACNE MEDICATION- BENZOYL PEROXIDE GEL
MARY KAY INC.
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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CLEAR PROOF ACNE TREATMENT GEL
DRUG FACTS
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT:_
Benzoyl Peroxide 5%
_PURPOSE_
Acne Medication
_USES_
for the management of acne
dries up acne pimples
helps prevent new acne pimples
_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 products and ask a doctor.
_OTHER INFORMATION_
store at 59° to 86° F
expiration date on tube crimp
_INACTIVE INGREDIENTS_
aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) seed extract, bu