CVS ACNE TREATMENT- resorcinol, sulfur cream

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

RESORCINOL (UNII: YUL4LO94HK) (RESORCINOL - UNII:YUL4LO94HK), SULFUR (UNII: 70FD1KFU70) (SULFUR - UNII:70FD1KFU70)

Available from:

CVS Pharmacy

INN (International Name):

RESORCINOL

Composition:

RESORCINOL 20 mg in 1 g

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

CVS ACNE TREATMENT - RESORCINOL, SULFUR CREAM
CVS PHARMACY
_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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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT PURPOSE
Resorcinol 2%............................................Acne
medication
Sulfur 8%...................................................Acne
Medication
USES for the treatment and prevention of acne pimples
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental ingestion, get
medical help or contact a
Poison Control Center immediately.
USE for the treatment and prevention of acne pimples
WARNINGS
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
DO NOT USE - on broken skin - on large areas of the body
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
- apply to affected areas only
- avoid contact with the eyes, lips and mouth
- with other topical acne medications, at the same time or immediately
following use
of this product, increased dryness or irritation of the skin may
occur.
If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by
a doctor.
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF excessive skin irritation develops or
increases
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental ingestion, get
medical help or contact a Poison
Control Center immediately.
DIRECTIONS
- Cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication
- Cover the affected area with a thin layer one to three times a day
- because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one
application daily,
then gradually increase to two to 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.
- use to prevent new pimples from forming
OTHER INFORMATION
- keep tightly closed
- keep away from heat
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Water, SD Alcohol 40B, Bentonite, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Propylene
Glycol,
Titanium Dioxide, Isopropyl Myristate, Fragrance, Iron Oxides,
Simethicone,
Methylparaben, Propylparaben
CVS ACN