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CVS Acne Cleansing Bar

Dosage form: soap
Ingredients: BENZOYL PEROXIDE 100mg in 1g
Labeler: CVS
NDC code: 69842-137

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 3, 2023.

CVS Acne Cleansing Bar

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 10%

Purpose

Acne medication

Use for the treatment of acne; helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use • if you have very sensitive skin • 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.

Stop use and consult 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 • using warm water, wash the affected area for 1 to 2 minutes • rinse well and pat dry with a clean towel • because too much drying of the skin may occur, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2 or 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 outside, apply sunscreen after using the product • If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.

Other information Store at controlled room temperature 59° - 86°F (15° - 30°C)

Inactive ingredients sodium cocoyl isethionate, stearic acid, coconut acid, water, sodium isethionate, ethylene/VA copolymer, zea mays (corn) starch, sodium tallowate, titanium dioxide, mineral oil, cocamidopropyl betaine, tetrasodium etidronate, sodium cocoate, glycerin, sodium chloride, tetrasodium EDTA

Distributed by:

CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive

Woonsocket, RI 02895

CVS Health™

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Acne Cleansing Bar

10% BENZOYL PEROXIDE

• For treatment of acne on face, chest & back
• Benzoyl Peroxide helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming
• Clears existing acne

NET WT 4.8 OZ (136 g)

CVS ACNE CLEANSING BAR 
benzoyl peroxide soap
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-137
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
SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE 
ETHYLENE-VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER (15% VINYL ACETATE) 
STEARIC ACID 
SODIUM TALLOWATE, BEEF 
COCONUT ACID 
WATER 
SODIUM ISETHIONATE 
STARCH, CORN 
SODIUM COCOATE 
GLYCERIN 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
MINERAL OIL 
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE 
ETIDRONATE TETRASODIUM 
SODIUM CHLORIDE 
EDETATE SODIUM 
Product Characteristics
ColorwhiteScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:69842-137-10136 g in 1 CARTON
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart333D01/01/2016
Labeler - CVS (062312574)

 
CVS

Further information

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