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Cvs health maximum strength acne treatment acne medication - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 69842-637
Drug Name

Cvs health maximum strength acne treatment acne medication

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Benzoyl peroxide 100 mg/ml
Route TOPICAL
Dosage Form GEL
RxCUI drug identifier 486131
Application Number part333D
Labeler Name CVS Health
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
69842-637-03 1 tube in 1 carton (69842-637-03) / 28 ml in 1 tube (69842-637-01)
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

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. if going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients carbomer, disodium EDTA, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, laureth-4, sodium hydroxide, water

Indications and usage

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Use for the treatment of acne

Purpose

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

Spl product data elements

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CVS Health Maximum Strength Acne Treatment Acne Medication Benzoyl Peroxide Benzoyl Peroxide Benzoyl Peroxide CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED Edetate Disodium Hypromellose, Unspecified Laureth-4 Sodium Hydroxide Water

Package label principal display panel

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 g Tube Carton CVS Health ™ Compare to the active ingredient in Clean & Clear ® persa-gel ® 10* MAXIMUM STRENGTH Acne Treatment Gel 10% BENZOYL PEROXIDE ACNE MEDICATION NET WT 1 OZ (28 g) Not Actual Size PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 g Tube Carton

Spl unclassified section

Information not classified as belonging to one of the other fields. Approximately 40% of labeling with effective_time between June 2009 and August 2014 have information in this field.
Drug Facts Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895

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

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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.

Stop use

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Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation becomes severe

When using

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When using this product 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

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Other information Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature.

Warnings

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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 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. 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. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.

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