Acne Therapy Monograph
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Accepted Names (English)
11Benzoyl peroxide(common)Resorcinol(common)Resorcinol monoacetate(common)Salicylic acid(common)Sulfur(common)1,3-Benzenediol(proper)1,3-Benzenediol, monoacetate(proper)2-Hydroxybenzoic acid(proper)Benzoyl peroxide(proper)Sulfur(proper)m-Dihydroxybenzene(proper)
Accepted Names (French)
11Acide salicylique(common)Monoacétate de résorcinol(common)Peroxyde de benzoyle(common)Résorcinol(common)Soufre(common)1,3-Benzènediol(proper)1,3-Benzènediol, monoacétate(proper)Acide 2-hydroxybenzoïque(proper)Peroxyde de benzoyle(proper)Soufre(proper)m-Dihydroxybenzène(proper)
Approved Health Claims
11- (Dries and) helps clear (up) (most) acne pimples (and allows skin to heal)
- Acne treatment/medication
- Eliminates acne bacteria
- For the treatment/management of acne (breakouts)
- Helps keep skin clear of new acne pimples
- Helps prevent (the development of) (new) acne (pimples) (from forming)
- Helps treat acne pimples (and allows skin to heal)
- Penetrates pores to control/reduce the number of acne pimples
- Penetrates pores to eliminate/clear most acne pimples
- Prevents (and)/Kills acne bacteria
- Reduces the number (and severity)/the severity of acne pimples (and allows skin to heal)
Cautions & Contraindications
16adverse_reactionAllergy alert get medical help right away if you develop hives, swelling of eyes and mouth, blistering, or difficulty breathingApplies to: Products containing Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic acid
adverse_reactionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you develop severe irritation, burning or itching of the skinApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician/pharmacist before use if you have severe acneApplies to: All products
cautionFor external use onlyApplies to: All products
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right awayApplies to: All products
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if improvement is not apparent within 6-8 weeksApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product apply only to areas with acneApplies to: Products containing Sulfur
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with waterApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this productApplies to: Products containing Benzoyl Peroxide
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with lips, mouth, and nostrils; if contact occurs, rinse with waterApplies to: Products containing Benzoyl Peroxide
cautionWhen using this product avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreenApplies to: Products containing Benzoyl Peroxide
cautionWhen using this product skin irritation and dryness are more likely to occur when using another topical acne product at the same time. If irritation occurs, use only one product at a timeApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use if you are allergic to benzoyl peroxideApplies to: Products containing Benzoyl Peroxide
contraindicationDo not use on broken skinApplies to: Products containing Sulfur
contraindicationDo not use on large areas of the skinApplies to: Products containing Sulfur
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