Label: TARGETED ACNE SPOT TREATMENT CVS- benzoyl peroxide 2.50% lotion

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • Active ingredient

    Benzoyl peroxide 2.5%

  • Purpose

    Acne Treatment

  • Uses

    Treats and helps prevent new acne blemishes.

  • Warnings

    For external use only.

  • Do not use if you have

    very sensitive skin or if you are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.

  • Stop use and ask a doctor if

    irritation becomes severe and continues.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison COntrol Center right away.

  • When using this product

    • avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen
    • using other topical acne drugs at the same time or right after use may increase dryness or irritation of skin. If this occurs, only one drug should be used.
    • keep away from eyes, lips, mouth
    • this product may bleach hair or dyed fabrics
  • Directions

    Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying. COver entire affected area with a thin layer 1 to 3 times daily. Start with one application daily, because excessive drying may occur. Then gradually increase to 2 to 3 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 outsie use a sunscreen. Allow acne medication to dry before application of sunscreen. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.

  • Other information

    • Keep tightly closed
    • Avoid storing at extreme temperatures (below 40 F and above 100 F).

  • Inactive ingredients

    Water, Bentonite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Emulsifying Wax NF, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Laurate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

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    TARGETED ACNE SPOT TREATMENT  CVS
    benzoyl peroxide 2.50% lotion
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-181
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZOYL PEROXIDE (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (BENZOYL PEROXIDE - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM) BENZOYL PEROXIDE2.50 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    BENTONITE (UNII: A3N5ZCN45C)  
    MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (UNII: C9H2L21V7U)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYSORBATE 20 (UNII: 7T1F30V5YH)  
    GLYCERYL LAURATE (UNII: Y98611C087)  
    MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE (UNII: 6M3P64V0NC)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-181-011 in 1 CARTON11/26/2014
    121 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart333D11/26/2014
    Labeler - CVS (062312574)
    Registrant - Product Quest Mfg, LLC (927768135)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Product Quest Mfg, LLC927768135manufacture(69842-181) , label(69842-181)
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