La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Benzoyl Peroxide Effaclar Bpo
Benzoyl Peroxide · Cream · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Benzoyl peroxide 5.5%
Purpose
Purpose Acne treatment
Uses
Uses for the treatment of acne clears acne blemishes penetrates pores to control acne blemishes helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming
Warnings
Warnings For external use only
Do not use
Do not use if you have very sensitive skin are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
When using this product
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
Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation becomes severe
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions clean the 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 mayoccur, start with one application daily, thengradually increase to two or three timesdaily if needed or as directed by a doctor if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs,reduce application to once a day or everyother 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
Other information store at room temperature 68°-77°F
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients water, glycerin, pentylene glycol, carbomer, silica, tocopheryl acetate, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium metabisulfite, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, phenoxyethanol, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, propanediol, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, disodium EDTA, potassium hydroxide
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-888-LRP LABO 1-888-577-5226 Monday -Friday (9 a.m .- 5p.m. EST)
Label text from the FDA structured product label by LOreal USA Products Inc (revised May 26, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Benzoyl Peroxide in 1 product
La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Benzoyl Peroxide Effaclar Bpo NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82046-884 | Benzoyl Peroxide 55 mg/mL Cream | LOreal USA Products Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Benzoyl Peroxide Effaclar Bpo used for?
Uses for the treatment of acne clears acne blemishes penetrates pores to control acne blemishes helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming
Who makes La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Benzoyl Peroxide Effaclar Bpo?
La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Benzoyl Peroxide Effaclar Bpo is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including LOreal USA Products Inc.