Oxy 10
Benzoyl peroxide · Lotion · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Benzoyl peroxide 10%
Purpose
Purpose Acne treatment
Uses
Uses treats and helps prevent acne
Warnings
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 this product less frequently or in a lower concentration. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation becomes severe If pregnant or breast-feeding Ask a health professional before use.
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 this product less frequently or in a lower concentration.
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation becomes severe
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding Ask a health professional before use.
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 skin thoroughly before applying this product cover entire affected area with a thin layer 1 to 3 times daily because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2 or 3 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.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive Ingredients carbomer homopolymer, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, iron oxide, purified water, sodium hydroxide, talc, titanium dioxide
Label text from the FDA structured product label by The Mentholatum Company (revised Dec 17, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Benzoyl Peroxide in 2 products
Oxy 10 NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10742-8353 | Benzoyl Peroxide 100 mg/g Lotion | The Mentholatum Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 10742-8354 | Benzoyl Peroxide 100 mg/g Lotion | The Mentholatum Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Oxy 10 used for?
Uses treats and helps prevent acne
Who makes Oxy 10?
Oxy 10 is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including The Mentholatum Company.