PROACTIV RENEWING CLEANSER- 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:

Alchemee, LLC

INN (International Name):

Benzoyl Peroxide

Composition:

Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5 g in 100 mL

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Acne treatment for the management of acne

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

PROACTIV RENEWING CLEANSER- BENZOYL PEROXIDE GEL
ALCHEMEE, LLC
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PROACTIV
RENEWING CLEANSER
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT_
Benzoyl peroxide 2.5%
_PURPOSE_
Acne treatment
_USE_
for the management of acne
_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.
DO NOT USEif you
have very sensitive skin
are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
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_
_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.
cover the entire affected area with a thin layer and rinse
thoroughlyone 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.
_INACTIVE INGREDIENTS_
water, magnesium aluminum silicate, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100
stearate, sorbitol,
dimethyl isosorbide, disodium PEG-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate,
tridecyl stearate,
neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, paraffin, cetyl esters,
tridecyl trimellitate,
tri