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How to Use

Do not use this drug on raw or irritated skin .

Before applying this drug, thoroughly wash the effected area - s with warm water and soap, rinse well and gently pat dry. After washing or shaving, it is best to wait 30 minutes before applying the drug. The alcohol in it may irritate freshly washed or shaved skin.

Avoid washing the acne-effected area - s too often. This may dry your skin and make your acne worse. Washing with a mild, bland soap 2 or 3 times a day must be enough, unless you have oily skin. If you have any questions about this, check with your family doctor.

To use:

• Use this drug only as directed . Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your family doctor ordered. To do so may cause your skin to become too dry or irritated.
• After washing the effected area - s, you may apply this drug with your fingertips. However, be sure to wash the drug off your hands afterward.
• Apply and rub in a thin film of drug, using enough to cover the effected area - s lightly You must apply the drug to the whole area usually effected by acne, not just to the pimples themselves .
• Since this drug contains alcohol, it may sting or burn. Therefore, do not get this drug in or around your eyes, nose, or mouth, or on other mucous membranes . Spread the drug away from these areas when applying. If this drug does get in your eyes, wash them out immediately, but carefully, with large amounts of cool tap water. If your eyes still burn or are painful, check with your family doctor.

Do not use this drug after the expiration date on the label. The drug may not work properly. Get a fresh supply from your pharmacist. Check with your pharmacist if you have any questions about this.

To help keep your acne under control, keep using this drug for the full time of treat . You may have to continue using this drug every day for months or even longer in some cases.

Dosage

• For gel dosage form:
  • For acne:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and over Apply to the effected area - s of the skin two times a day, morning and evening, or as directed by your family doctor.
    • Children up to 12 years of age Dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store in the refrigerator. Heat will cause this drug to break down. However, keep the drug from freezing. Follow the directions on the label.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.