La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment

Benzoyl peroxide · Lotion · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Benzoyl peroxide 5.5%

Purpose

Purpose Acne medication

Uses

Uses for the treatment of acne dries and clears acne blemishes and allows skin to heal

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 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 prdoucts and ask a doctor.

Other information

Other information store at 20 - 25 C (68 to 77 F)

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients water, isostearyl alcohol, glycerin, pentylene glycol, silica, carbomer, capryloyl salicylic acid, potassium hydroxide, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, disodium EDTA, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract

Questions?

Questions or comments? 1-888-LRP-LABO 1-888-577-5226 Monday - Friday (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST)

Label text from the FDA structured product label by L'OREAL USA, INC. (revised Dec 31, 2023). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
49967-076Benzoyl Peroxide 55 mg/mL
Lotion
L'OREAL USA, INC.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment used for?

Uses for the treatment of acne dries and clears acne blemishes and allows skin to heal

Who makes La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment?

La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including L'OREAL USA, INC..