Usual Adult Dose for Acne

Gel/cream/liquid/lotion/bar/foam: Start with 1 application per day, then gradually increase to 2 or 3 times per day if needed or as directed by a healthcare provider
Cloth: Wash affected areas once or twice per day, or as directed by a healthcare provider

Comments:

• Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this drug.
• If 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, discontinue use and ask a healthcare provider.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Acne

12 years or older:
Foam: Start with 1 application per day, then gradually increase to 2 or 3 times per day if needed or as directed by a healthcare provider

Comments:

• Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this drug.
• If 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, discontinue use and ask a healthcare provider.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

Gel/cream/liquid/lotion/bar/cloth: Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Foam: Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:
The manufacturer product information should be consulted.

Patient advice:

• Avoid contact with eyes, eyelids, lips and mucous membranes.
• If accidental contact occurs, rinse with water.
• Contact with any colored material (including hair and fabric) may result in bleaching or discoloration.

• Do not freeze
• Foam: Store upright

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