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Benzoyl peroxide acne medication - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 68071-2307
Drug Name

Benzoyl peroxide acne medication

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Benzoyl peroxide 50 mg/ml
Route TOPICAL
Dosage Form GEL
RxCUI drug identifier 308694
Application Number M014
Labeler Name NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
68071-2307-5 42.5 ml in 1 tube (68071-2307-5)
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient Benzoyl peroxide 5% Purpose Acne treatment

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
Directions Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying medication. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer 1-3 times daily. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day.

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive ingredients carbomer, disodium EDTA, laureth-4, sodium hydroxide, titanium dioxide, water

Indications and usage

A statement of each of the drug products indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition. This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.
Use for the treatment of acne

Purpose

Information about the drug product’s indications for use.
Purpose Acne treatment

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication Benzoyl Peroxide CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM EDETATE DISODIUM LAURETH-4 SODIUM HYDROXIDE TITANIUM DIOXIDE WATER BENZOYL PEROXIDE BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Package label principal display panel

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - PDP

Spl unclassified section

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Drug Facts Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories 31778 Enterprise Drive Livonia, MI 48150

Do not use

Information about all contraindications for use. These contraindications are absolute and are intended for situations in which consumers should not use the product unless a prior diagnosis has been established by a doctor or for situations in which certain consumers should not use the product under any circumstances regardless of whether a doctor or health professional is consulted.
Do not use this medication if you have very sensitive skin or if you are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.

Keep out of reach of children

Information pertaining to whether the product should be kept out of the reach of children, and instructions about what to do in the case of accidental contact or ingestion, if appropriate.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.

Questions

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Questions or comments? 1-800-645-2158

When using

Information about side effects that people may experience, and the substances (e.g. alcohol) or activities (e.g. operating machinery, driving a car) to avoid while using the drug product.
When using this product n keep away from eyes, lips and mouth avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen avoid contact with hair or dyed fabric, including carpet and clothing which may be bleached by this product skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Mild irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration. If irritation becomes severe, discontinue use; if irritation still continues, consult a doctor. using other topical acne medication at the same time or immediately following the use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor.

Storage and handling

Information about safe storage and handling of the drug product.
Other information Keep tightly closed. Avoid storing at extreme temperatures (below 40° F and above 100° F).

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
Warnings For external use only Do not use this medication if you have very sensitive skin or if you are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide. When using this product n keep away from eyes, lips and mouth avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen avoid contact with hair or dyed fabric, including carpet and clothing which may be bleached by this product skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Mild irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration. If irritation becomes severe, discontinue use; if irritation still continues, consult a doctor. using other topical acne medication at the same time or immediately following the use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.

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