Label: CLEAN AND CLEAR PERSA-GEL 10- benzoyl peroxide gel

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
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Drug Label Information

Updated November 6, 2024

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    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient

    Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

  • Purpose

    Acne medication

  • Use

    For the treatment of acne.

  • Warnings

    For external use only.

    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. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.
    • 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 .

    Do not use if you

    • have very sensitive skin
    • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.

    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.

  • Directions

    • cleanse 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.
  • Other information

    Keep tightly closed. Protect from excessive heat (40°C/104°F) and protect from freezing.

  • Inactive ingredients

    Water, Carbomer Homopolymer Type B, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Laureth-4, Disodium EDTA

  • Questions?

    Call toll-free 877-754-6411 or 215-273-8755 (collect) or visit www.CleanandClear.com

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    Distributed by:
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON
    CONSUMER INC.

    Skillman, NJ 08558

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Clean
    &
    Clear ®

    persa-gel ® 10
    10% benzoyl peroxide acne medication

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    The only acne product prescribed by doctors for
    over 10 years, available without a prescription
    Johnson & Johnson
    NET WT. 1 OZ. (28 g)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CLEAN AND CLEAR PERSA-GEL 10 
    benzoyl peroxide gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69968-0212
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZOYL PEROXIDE (UNII: W9WZN9A0GM) (BENZOYL PEROXIDE - UNII:W9WZN9A0GM) BENZOYL PEROXIDE100 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL OR ALLYL SUCROSE CROSSLINKED) (UNII: K6MOM3T5YL)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    LAURETH-4 (UNII: 6HQ855798J)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM ANHYDROUS (UNII: 8NLQ36F6MM)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69968-0212-11 in 1 CARTON11/01/2009
    128 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00611/01/2009
    Labeler - Kenvue Brands LLC (118772437)