La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment
Benzoyl peroxide · Lotion · Topical
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
- Benzoyl Peroxide in 1 product
La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49967-076 | Benzoyl 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..