RUGBY BENZOYL PEROXIDE WASH ACNE MEDICATION- benzoyl peroxide lotion

Land: USA

Språk: engelsk

Kilde: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Aktiv ingrediens:

Benzoyl Peroxide (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (Benzoyl Peroxide - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM)

Tilgjengelig fra:

Rugby Laboratories

Administreringsrute:

TOPICAL

Resept typen:

OTC DRUG

Indikasjoner:

Acne medication for the treatment of acne

Autorisasjon status:

OTC monograph final

Preparatomtale

RUGBY BENZOYL PEROXIDE WASH ACNE MEDICATION- BENZOYL
PEROXIDE LOTION
RUGBY LABORATORIES
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RUGBY 5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE WASH USP
ACNE MEDICATION
DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Benzoyl peroxide USP 5%
PURPOSE
Acne medication
USE
for the treatment of acne
WARNINGS
For external use only.
DO NOT USE IF YOU
have very sensitive
are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen
avoid contact with eyes, lips and mouth
avoid contact with hair or 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.
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.
STOP USE AND CONSULT A DOCTOR IF
irritation becomes severe
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING, ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, get medical help or
contact a Poison
Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
®
DIRECTIONS
shake well
Wet area to be cleansed
_SENSITIVE 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 directions
stated below
one to three times daily, wet skin and cover the entire affected area
with a thin layer,
liberally applying to areas to be cleansed. Massage gently into skin
for 10-20 seconds
working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry
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.