(BEN zoe il for OX ide and sal i SIL ik A sid) Brand: Cleanse & Treat, Inova 4/1, Inova 8/2
• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to benzoyl peroxide (Benzagel, Clear by Design, Fostex, Oxy-10, Panoxyl, and others) or to salicylic acid (aspirin, Compound W, Duofilm, Stri-Dex, and others).
• This medicine is not for use in treating mild forms of acne. The power of benzoyl peroxide contained in this medicine is higher than that used in much over-the-counter acne commodity. Severe skin irritation can result from improper use of this product.
• Do not share this medicine with anyone, even if they have the same symptoms you do.
• Do not use this medicine on anyone under 18 years old without the advice of a doctor.
• Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect that allows excess oil and dirt to be washed away.
• Salicylic acid is a peeling agent that causes shedding of the outer layer of skin.
• The combination of benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid is used to treat severe acne.
• Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.
• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to benzoyl peroxide (Benzagel, Clear by Design, Fostex, Oxy-10, Panoxyl, and others) or to salicylic acid (aspirin, Compound W, Duofilm, Stri-Dex, and others).
• Till using benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs.
• FDA pregnancy category C. This medicine may be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
• It is not known whether benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• This medicine is not for use in treating mild forms of acne. The power of benzoyl peroxide contained in this medicine is higher than that used in much over-the-counter acne commodity. Severe skin irritation can result from improper use of this product.
• Do not share this medicine with anyone, even if they have the same symptoms you do.
• Do not use this medicine on anyone under 18 years old without the advice of a doctor.
• Use this medicine exactly as it was predesigned for you. Do not use the medicine in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the instructions on your prescription label.
• Apply the medicated pad to clean, dry skin. Use only mild skin cleansers or those your doctor has prescribed.
• This medicine can bleach or discolor fabric, hair, or another surfaces it comes in contact with. Use with care to avoid damaging colored surfaces.
• If this medicine causes skin irritation, apply a cold compress to your skin (such as a washcloth wet with cool water) and call your doctor.
• Store this medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
• Hold every medicated pad in its foil pouch before you are ready to use it.
• Use the medicine as soon as you remember the missed doze. If it is nearly time for your following doze, skip the missed doze and use the medication at your following regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.
• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.
• Symptoms of a benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid overdose may include scaly or peeling skin, redness, or swelling.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid can create your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you should be out in the sun.
• Avoid using skin commodity that can reason irritation, such as harsh soaps, shampoos, or skin cleansers, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, hair removers or waxes, or skin commodity with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime. Do not use another medicated skin commodity unless your doctor has told you to.
• Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, mouth, and nose, or on your lips. If it does get into any of these areas, wash with water. Do not use benzoyl peroxide topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have severe skin irritation.
• Smaller serious side effects may include dry skin or mild irritation.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• There may be another drugs that can interact with benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Speak your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start using a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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