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Medpura benzoyl peroxide aqueous base, acne treatment gel - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 71399-9478
Drug Name

Medpura benzoyl peroxide aqueous base, acne treatment gel

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Benzoyl peroxide 50 mg/ml
Route TOPICAL
Dosage Form GEL
RxCUI drug identifier 308694,
486131
Application Number M006
Labeler Name Akron Pharma Inc.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
71399-9478-5 1 tube in 1 carton (71399-9478-5) / 42.5 ml in 1 tube
71399-9478-6 1 tube in 1 carton (71399-9478-6) / 60 ml in 1 tube
71399-9478-9 1 tube in 1 carton (71399-9478-9) / 90 ml in 1 tube
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient Benzoyl peroxide 5% Benzoyl peroxide 10% 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 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. clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one 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 ingredient

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Inactive ingredients docusate sodium, ethyl alcohol, methyl salicylate, phosphomer x polymer, purified water, sodium hydroxide

Indications and usage

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Use for the treatment of acne

Purpose

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Purpose Acne treatment

Spl product data elements

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MEDPURA Benzoyl Peroxide Aqueous Base, Acne Treatment Gel Benzoyl Peroxide Benzoyl Peroxide Benzoyl Peroxide DOCUSATE SODIUM ALCOHOL METHYL SALICYLATE 2-METHACRYLOYLOXYETHYL PHOSPHORYLCHOLINE water SODIUM HYDROXIDE MEDPURA Benzoyl Peroxide Aqueous Base, Acne Treatment Gel Benzoyl Peroxide Benzoyl Peroxide Benzoyl Peroxide DOCUSATE SODIUM ALCOHOL METHYL SALICYLATE 2-METHACRYLOYLOXYETHYL PHOSPHORYLCHOLINE water SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Package label principal display panel

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5ml 10ml

Spl unclassified section

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Drug Facts Manufactured for: Akron Pharma, Inc. Fairfield, NJ-07004 www.akronpharma.com

Do not use

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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. (1-800-222-1222)

Questions

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Questions or comments? call toll-free 1-877-225-6999

When using

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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.

Storage and handling

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Other information store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

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 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. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

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