Oxy
Benzoyl peroxide · Gel · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Benzoyl peroxide 10%
Purpose
Purpose Acne treatment
Uses
Uses for the treatment of acne clears acne pimples and allows skin to heal penetrates pores to control blackheads and whiteheads helps prevent new acne pimples from forming
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 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 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 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
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 wet face apply to hands then work into a lather and massage gently onto face rinse thoroughly and pat dry 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.
Other information
Other information THIS PRODUCT MAY BLEACH HAIR OR DYED FABRICS KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED avoid storing at temperatures above 100°F (38°C)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients water, cetostearyl alcohol, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, xanthan gum, butylene glycol, chlorphenesin, citric acid, fragrance, glycerin, hydrolyzed soy protein, hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, PEG-8 dimethicone, pentylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, propanediol, rhodomyrtus tomentosa fruit extract, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate
Questions?
Questions? 1-877-636-2677 MON-FRI 9 AM-5 PM (EST)
Label text from the FDA structured product label by The Mentholatum Company (revised Dec 13, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Benzoyl Peroxide in 6 products
- Salicylic Acid in 4 products
Oxy NDC products (10)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10742-1000 | Salicylic Acid 20 mg/1 Swab | The Mentholatum Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 10742-1200 | Salicylic Acid 20 mg/1 Swab | The Mentholatum Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 10742-1201 | Benzoyl Peroxide 100 mg/g Gel | The Mentholatum Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 10742-1202 | Benzoyl Peroxide 100 mg/mL Gel | The Mentholatum Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 10742-1203 | Benzoyl Peroxide 50 mg/mL Gel | The Mentholatum Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 10742-1205 | Benzoyl Peroxide 100 mg/g Gel | The Mentholatum Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 10742-1206 | Benzoyl Peroxide 100 mg/g Gel | The Mentholatum Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 10742-1314 | Benzoyl Peroxide 25 mg/mL Lotion | The Mentholatum Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 10742-1315 | Salicylic Acid 5 mg/mL Solution | The Mentholatum Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 10742-1316 | Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL Cream | The Mentholatum Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Oxy used for?
Uses for the treatment of acne clears acne pimples and allows skin to heal penetrates pores to control blackheads and whiteheads helps prevent new acne pimples from forming
Who makes Oxy?
Oxy is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including The Mentholatum Company.