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Clean and Clear Persa-Gel 10

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 4, 2021.

Dosage form: gel
Ingredients: Benzoyl Peroxide 100mg in 1g
Labeler: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
NDC Code: 69968-0212

Clean & Clear® persa-gel® 10

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

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)

CLEAN AND CLEAR PERSA-GEL 10 
benzoyl peroxide gel
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69968-0212
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzoyl Peroxide) Benzoyl Peroxide100 mg  in 1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
Water 
Carbomer Homopolymer Type B (Allyl Pentaerythritol Or Allyl Sucrose Crosslinked) 
Hypromellose, Unspecified 
Sodium Hydroxide 
Laureth-4 
Edetate Disodium Anhydrous 
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:69968-0212-11 TUBE in 1 CARTON
128 g in 1 TUBE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart333D11/01/2009
Labeler - Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (002347102)

Document Id: 7408f3eb-6d1b-47ee-8d59-2569fd730dd7
Set id: ec5d1347-bee9-4dbd-9778-ff7519b60041
Version: 1
Effective Time: 20161014
 
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.

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