PanOxyl

benzoyl peroxide · Cream · Topical

Over the counter Retinoid

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Adapalene USP, 0.1% (retinoid) read consumer information leaflet

Purpose

Purpose Acne treatment

Uses

Use For the treatment of acne

Warnings

Warnings For external use only Do not use on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn) if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use. When using this product limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds, and use sunscreen when going outdoors do not wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied during the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue using as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur: in the first few weeks of use if using more than one topical acne medication at a time but irritation usually lessens with continued use of this product it may take up to 3 months of once daily use to see results avoid product contact with eyes, lips, and mouth. If contact occurs, immediately flush the area with water. wash hands after use Stop use and ask doctor if you become pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, while using the product you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as itching, rash, hives, swelling of the lips, eyelids, and shortness of breath) irritation becomes severe you see no improvement after 3 months of once daily use Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Do not use

Do not use on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn) if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product.

When using this product

When using this product limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds, and use sunscreen when going outdoors do not wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied during the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue using as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur: in the first few weeks of use if using more than one topical acne medication at a time but irritation usually lessens with continued use of this product it may take up to 3 months of once daily use to see results avoid product contact with eyes, lips, and mouth. If contact occurs, immediately flush the area with water. wash hands after use

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask doctor if you become pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, while using the product you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as itching, rash, hives, swelling of the lips, eyelids, and shortness of breath) irritation becomes severe you see no improvement after 3 months of once daily use

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor 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 Adults and children 12 years of age and older: use once daily clean the skin gently and pat dry before applying the product cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. For example, if your acne is on the face, apply the product to the entire face. do not use more than one time a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results, but may worsen skin irritation. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

Other information TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF THE SEAL ON THE TUBE IS PUNCTURED OR NOT VISIBLE. store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. protect from freezing

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients carbomer homopolymer type C, edetate disodium, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide.

Questions?

Questions? 1-833-279-6522

Label text from the FDA structured product label by CROWN LABORATORIES (revised Aug 8, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

PanOxyl NDC products (6)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
0316-0143Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
CROWN LABORATORIESANDA
0316-0284Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
CROWN LABORATORIESANDA
0316-0227Benzoyl Peroxide 58.7 mg/g
Cream
Crown LaboratoriesOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0316-0228Benzoyl Peroxide 100 mg/g
Cream
Crown LaboratoriesOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0316-0264Benzoyl Peroxide 12.6 g/113g
Soap
Crown LaboratoriesOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0316-0288Salicylic Acid 20 mg/g
Soap
Crown LaboratoriesOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is PanOxyl used for?

Use For the treatment of acne

Who makes PanOxyl?

PanOxyl is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including CROWN LABORATORIES, Crown Laboratories.