Burel Pharmaceuticals Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Wash 5%, 5 oz
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About this item
- Uses. For the treatment of acne
- Benzoyl peroxide 5%. The front of the bottle marks the wash 5%; benzoyl peroxide is labeled as an acne medication.
- May bleach fabrics. The label warns that it may bleach hair or dyed fabrics.
- Sun. The label says to avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen.
- Shake well. Shake well before use, the label says.
Description
Burel Pharmaceuticals Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Wash 5% is a benzoyl peroxide wash labeled as an acne medication, in a 5 oz (148 g) flip-top bottle marked For Topical Use Only. The front of the bottle marks it 5%; the Drug Facts below come from one FDA filing that covers the 5% and 10% washes, so they read "5% or 10%".
The label says to shake it well, warns that it may bleach hair or dyed fabrics, and describes a sensitivity test for new users. Manufactured for Burel Pharmaceuticals of Mason, OH.
Product details
- Brand: Burel Pharmaceuticals
- Size: 5 oz
- Form: Topical wash
- UPC: 335573453916
Drug Facts
The section below is reproduced word for word from the FDA label filed by Burel Pharmaceuticals, LLC (NDC 35573-453-91), and it takes precedence over anything else on this page. The package you receive carries its own Drug Facts: read them before use, and if they differ from this filing, follow the package.
Active ingredients
- benzoyl peroxide USP 5% or 10% — acne medication
Uses
For the treatment of acne
Warnings
For external use only.
- Avoid contact with eyes, eyelids, lips and mucous membranes.
Do not use if you
- have very sensitive skin
- are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
When using this product
- Avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen.
- Avoid contact with eyes, lips, and mouth.
- Avoid contact with hair or 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.
- 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.
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
SHAKE WELL.
- Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product.
- 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.
- One to three times daily, wet skin and cover the entire affected area with a thin layer, liberally applying to areas to be cleansed. Massage gently into skin for 10-20 seconds working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
- 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.
- Follow directions in the sunscreen labeling.
- If irritation or sensitivity develops stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
Other information
Store at controlled room temperature, 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)
Inactive ingredients
Carbomer interpolymer type A NF, cetyl alcohol NF, edetate disodium USP, glycerin USP, glyceryl stearate/PEG-100 stearate, laureth-12, magnesium aluminum silicate NF, propylene glycol USP, purified water USP, sodium coco-sulfate, sodium lauroamphoacetate, and xanthan gum NF.
Questions?
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