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        "benzoyl peroxide BENZOYL PEROXIDE BENZOYL PEROXIDE BENZOYL PEROXIDE CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE EDETATE DISODIUM GLYCERIN IMIDUREA WATER SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE SODIUM HYDROXIDE LAURYL METHACRYLATE/GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER, UNSPECIFIED TYPE"
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        "Active ingredient Benzoyl peroxide 5%"
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        "Purpose Acne medication"
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        "Use for the treatment of acne"
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        "Warnings For external use only Do not use if you • have very sensitive skin • 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 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. (1-800-222-1222)"
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        "Do not use if you • have very sensitive skin • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide"
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        "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."
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        "Stop use and ask a doctor if • irritation becomes severe"
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        "Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)"
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        "Directions • shake well • 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. • wet area to be cleansed • apply acne wash and gently massage area for 1-2 minutes • 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. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor."
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        "Inactive ingredients carbomer homopolymer, citric acid*, edetate disodium, glycerin, imidurea, lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, purified water, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium hydroxide *may contain this ingredient"
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        "Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260"
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        "HOW SUPPLIED Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Wash NDC 72162-2338-2: 142 g in a BOTTLE Repackaged/Relabeled by: Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc. Burbank, CA 91504"
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