Benzoyl Peroxide is an over-the-counter medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Over the counter (OTC)
- Brand names
- Acne Treatment, BP Wash, PanOxyl, Acne Cleanser, Daily Acne Control Cleanser, OXY Advanced Care Soothing Cream Acne Cleanser, Oxy Advanced Care Rapid Spot Treatment, Replenix Acne, Spot Acne Treatment 0.75oz
- Taken
- Topical
- Label
- Guangzhou Hechuang Commercial Service Co.,Ltd., revised September 1, 2026 · full label on DailyMed
Purpose
Topical antibacterial
What it is used for
Uses
- for the treatment of folliculitis
- helps reduce the number of bumps and pustules
- associated with folliculitis
- helps relieve redness and irritation
- helps prevent recurrence
Active ingredient
Benzoyl Peroxide 5%
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- irritation or redness becomes severe
- condition worsens
- symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
Warnings
Warnings For external use only. Do not use if you
- have very sensitive skin
- are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide When using this product do not get into eyes, lips, or mouth. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached.
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.
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Recalls
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Class II Ongoing
Zapzyt, Acne Treatment Gel, 10% benzoyl peroxide Gel, packaged in 1 oz (28.35g) tube, Distributed by: FOCUS CONSUMER HEALTHCARE, LLC., 801 Broad St Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37402. NDC 71687-0011-1
Reason: Chemical Contamination: Presence of benzene.
Lots, distribution and details
- Lots / codes
- Lot #: 9762, Exp. Date 2/28/2025; 9763, 9764, 9765, Exp. Date 3/31/2025; 9869, 9870, Exp. Date 5/31/2025; 9871, 9872, Exp. Date 7/31/2025; 9996, 9997, 9998, Exp. Date 8/31/2025; 9995, Exp. Date 10/31/2025; 0154, 0153, 0326, Exp. Date 1/31/2026; 0155, 0156, 0161, 0327, 0329, 0328, Exp. Date 2/28/2026; 0479, 0480, Exp. Date 5/31/2026.
- Distribution
- Nationwide within the USA
- Quantity
- 642,131 tubes
- Recall started
- February 24, 2025 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
- Severity
- Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- FDA recall number
- D-0273-2025
Have this medicine at home? Compare the lot number and expiry date on your package with the recall. Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine on your own — stopping suddenly can be riskier than the recalled lot. Your pharmacist can check it and usually swap it for an unaffected one.
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 5a93f753-eb7d-ad11-e063-6294a90a6778.