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EPSOLAY Benzoyl Peroxide 50 mg/g Cream, 3 g — NDC 0299-5890-00 (Billing 00299-5890-00)

by Galderma Laboratories, L.P. · 3 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP

This is a package of 3 g of EPSOLAY Benzoyl Peroxide 50 mg/g Cream from Galderma Laboratories, L.P., no longer marketed (first marketed May 2022), no longer in the FDA NDC Directory, this package's marketing ended Jun 2026.

NDC 00299-5890-00
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0299-5890-00 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
This package
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Product page 00299-5890-30 Also comes in: 30 g 0299-5890-30
Rx only Brand Discontinued Non-controlled ⚠ Discontinued by firm ⇄ Compare with another NDC
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 0299-5890-00 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
0299 labeler · 5890 product · 00 package
Package marketed since
May 9, 2022
Package marketing ended
Jun 30, 2026
Sample package
Yes — professional sample, not for sale
Billing quantity
3 g per package
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 0299589000 1
FDA record last changed
Jul 2, 2026
⚠️
Other active recalls for Benzoyl Peroxide (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Feb 24, 2025 — Chemical Contamination: Presence of benzene. (Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC) · FDA recall D-0273-2025
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗
⚠️
Excluded from the active FDA NDC Directory. The labeler reported this product as discontinued, so it is excluded from the active NDC Directory. The listing was last certified through Jun 2026. A label may still appear on DailyMed, but the NDC is no longer in the current FDA NDC Directory. Search the FDA NDC Directory ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0299-5890-00
Product NDC 0299-5890
11-digit billing NDC 00299589000
NCPDP billing unit GM — per gram (weight)
RxCUI 308693, 2600969
UNII W9WZN9A0GM
Application # NDA214510
SPL Set ID 507e2cd7-6bcf-4606-bc62-694d64537701
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status Discontinued
FDA listing status Discontinued by firm (certified through Jun 2026)
Marketing start 2022-05-09
Marketing end 2026-06-30
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 90050010003710
GPI class Epsolay
GCN Seq No 083337
GCN 52266
HICL code 002470
Ingredient (HICL) Benzoyl Peroxide
HIC1 code L
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Skin/Subcutaneous Tissue
HIC2 code L5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Keratolytics/Keratoplastics
HIC3 code L5G
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Rosacea Agents, Topical
AHFS code 84:92.00.00
AHFS class Skin And Mucous Membrane Agents, Misc.
FDB label name EPSOLAY 5% CREAM PUMP
FDB brand name Epsolay
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 083337
  • GCN: 52266
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 90050010003710
  • HICL (First Databank): 002470
  • AHFS class code: 84:92.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 308693
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0299-5890-00 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00299-5890-00. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Peroxides class.

Drug family (ATC) Peroxides
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name EPSOLAY 5% CREAM PUMP Ingredient Benzoyl Peroxide
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat mild to moderate acne.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Over-the-counter products are used for acne. The prescription product EPSOLAY is used for inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults.
  • Do a test on one or two small areas for the first 3 days if you are new to an over-the-counter product. If it feels fine, apply a thin layer once daily and increase to two or three...
  • Redness, dryness, peeling, itching and burning or stinging are common. Using it less often can help. Stop and call your doctor if irritation becomes severe.
  • It's best not to. Using more than one topical acne medicine at a time makes irritation and dryness more likely. If irritation develops, use only one.
📖 Read our full Benzoyl Peroxide Topical guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Benzoyl Peroxide — tap one for details:

Dimethylsulfoxide (dmso)Moderate Turpentine OilModerate AlchemillaMinor
🌿 Every supplement checked against Benzoyl Peroxide (3 interactions) — ranked by severity →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 30 g
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
00299-5890-00 You're viewing this 3 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP Sample 2022-05-09 Jun 30, 2026 Discontinued by firm
00299-5890-30 0299-5890-30 Main listing 1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 BOX / 30 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP 2022-05-27 Jun 30, 2026 Discontinued by firm

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package contains 3 g — 3 g in 1 bottle, pump.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of EPSOLAY Benzoyl Peroxide 50 mg/g Cream?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Rugby Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication 50 mg/g 00536-1467-25 Rugby 1 tube $0.218 — Availability likely —
Replenix Acne 50 mg/g 51326-0411-57 Topiderm, 57 g — — FDA listed —
Epsolay 50 mg/gthis 00299-5890-00 Galderma 3 g — — Discontinued —
Rugby Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication 50 mg/g 75376-0467-25 Guangzhou 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Oxy 5 Vanishing 50 mg/g 10742-8355-01 The 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Oxy 5 Tinted 50 mg/g 10742-8356-01 The 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Clear Cell Clarifying Acne 50 mg/g 62742-4208-01 Allure 7 g — — FDA listed —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2022
First FDA approval
Apr 2022
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
4 years listed
🛡️
2041
Latest patent/protection listed
not a guaranteed launch date
🔒No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route. Patent/protection dates below may affect future generic timing.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through May 2041. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.
📅 FDA approved Apr 22, 2022 RLD RS ⏳ ~14.6 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book
US 10945987 — method of use (U-3356)
US 11426378 — method of use (U-3356)
US 12295935 — method of use (U-3356)
US 12257348 — method of use (U-3947)
US 11628155 — method of use (U-3356)
US 11877997 — method of use (U-3356)
US 10933046 — method of use (U-3357)
US 9868103 — method of use (U-3356)
US 9687465 — method of use (U-3356)
US 11541026 — method of use (U-3356)
US 11986456 — method of use (U-3947)
US 11865100 — method of use (U-3357)
US 12350382 — drug product
US 12156946 — drug product
2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2034 2036 2038 2040
Today
LOE
Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo
🏛️FDA exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.
🧪Product / substance patents
Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.
🎯Method-of-use patents
Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.
🛈 What do these terms mean?
Patent
Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent
Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent
Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent
A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label
A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV
A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS
Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating
FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity)
The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

Listed patents (14)
PatentTypeUse codeExpires
US 10945987 ↗ Method of use U-3356 Feb 19, 2040
US 11426378 ↗ Method of use U-3356 Aug 18, 2040
US 12295935 ↗ Method of use U-3356 Dec 27, 2040
US 12257348 ↗ Method of use U-3947 May 23, 2041
US 11628155 ↗ Method of use U-3356 Dec 27, 2040
US 11877997 ↗ Method of use U-3356 Feb 19, 2040
US 10933046 ↗ Method of use U-3357 Feb 19, 2040
US 9868103 ↗ Method of use U-3356 Aug 8, 2028
US 9687465 ↗ Method of use U-3356 Nov 27, 2032
US 11541026 ↗ Method of use U-3356 Feb 19, 2040
US 11986456 ↗ Method of use U-3947 Feb 19, 2040
US 11865100 ↗ Method of use U-3357 Feb 19, 2040
US 12350382 ↗ Drug product — Feb 3, 2028
US 12156946 ↗ Drug product — Feb 3, 2028
Common questions
Is there a generic version of EPSOLAY 5% CREAM PUMP?
No FDA-approved generic equivalent is currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for EPSOLAY 5% CREAM PUMP. Based on the patents and exclusivity currently listed, the Orange Book estimate is that full-label generic entry may be delayed until May 2041 — an estimate, not a guaranteed launch date.
The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?
FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.
Why do different websites show different generic release dates?
Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.
What does “FDA listed” mean?
It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.
What does a patent or protection date mean here?
It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).
What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?
It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.
Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?
Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.
Can a generic come out after the listed dates?
Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.
What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?
Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.
Why are there multiple patent dates?
One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.
Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Benzoyl Peroxide Topical inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerGalderma Laboratories, L.P.
Application holderMAYNE PHARMA LLC
FDA applicationNDA214510 (NDA)
Labeler code00299
First marketedMay 2022
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio50 products on file

More NDCs from Galderma Laboratories, L.P. labeler code 00299

The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📦 Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients 🧬 Pharmacokinetics 🧬 Pharmacodynamics 🔬 Clinical Studies 🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology 📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 📄 Patient Package Insert 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 33 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EPSOLAY is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults. EPSOLAY is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults. ( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 111 words ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Before initial use, prime the pump until the first drop of cream is released. Apply a pea-sized amount of EPSOLAY once daily in a thin layer to each area of the face (forehead, chin, nose, each cheek) on clean and dry skin. Avoid the eyes, lips and mouth.

Wash hands after application. EPSOLAY may bleach hair or colored fabric. EPSOLAY is for topical use only.

Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Discard unused EPSOLAY 60 days after first use. Apply to the affected areas once daily.

( 2 ) Wash hands after application. ( 2 ) Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. ( 2 )

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 28 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Cream, 5%. Each gram of EPSOLAY contains 50 mg of benzoyl peroxide in a white to off-white base. Cream, 5%. ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications 54 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS EPSOLAY is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions to benzoyl peroxide or any components of the formulation in EPSOLAY [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ]. A history of a serious hypersensitivity reactions to benzoyl peroxide or any component of the formulation in EPSOLAY. ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 197 words ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity: Severe hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, have been reported with the use of benzoyl peroxide products. ( 5.1 ) Skin irritation/contact dermatitis: Erythema, scaling, dryness, stinging/burning, irritation and allergic contact dermatitis may occur with use of EPSOLAY and may necessitate discontinuation. ( 5.2 ) Photosensitivity: Avoid or minimize exposure to natural or artificial sunlight and use sun protection measures.

( 5.3 )

5.1Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, angioedema, and urticaria, have been reported with the use of benzoyl peroxide products. If a serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue EPSOLAY immediately and initiate appropriate therapy.

5.2Skin Irritation/Contact Dermatitis Erythema, scaling, dryness and stinging/burning may be experienced with use of EPSOLAY. Irritation and contact dermatitis may occur. Apply a moisturizer and discontinue EPSOLAY if symptoms do not improve. Avoid application of EPSOLAY to cuts, abrasions, eczematous or sunburned skin.

5.3Photosensitivity Benzoyl peroxide may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Minimize or avoid exposure to natural or artificial sunlight (tanning beds or UVA/B treatment) while using EPSOLAY. Instruct the patient to implement sun protection measures (e.g., sunscreen and loose-fitting clothes) when sun exposure cannot be avoided. Discontinue EPSOLAY at the first evidence of sunburn.

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~2 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 1%) are application site reactions: pain, erythema, pruritis and edema. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Galderma Laboratories, L.P. at 1-866-735-4137 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In two randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trials, adult subjects with rosacea applied EPSOLAY (N = 488) or vehicle (N = 234) once daily for 12 weeks. The majority of subjects were Caucasian (93%) and female (73%) with a mean age of 51 years.

Table 1 presents the most common adverse reactions occurring in ≥ 1% of subjects treated with EPSOLAY and more frequently than in subjects treated with vehicle. Table 1: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 1% of Subjects Treated with EPSOLAY and with Greater Frequency than Subjects Treated with Vehicle * Application site edema includes: application site swelling and application site edema EPSOLAY N=488 Vehicle N=234 Application site pain 11 (2%) 2 (1%) Application site erythema 11 (2%) 2 (1%) Application site pruritus 6 (1%) 1 (<1%) Application site edema* 4 (1%) 0 (0%) During the clinical trials, local tolerability evaluations were conducted at baseline and at each study visit by assessment of dryness, itching, scaling and stinging/burning.

Table 2 presents the local tolerability assessments by severity grade at Week 12. Table 2: Facial Cutaneous Tolerability Assessment * Of the 488 subjects treated with EPSOLAY, 455 subjects had local tolerability assessments at Week 12. Sign/Symptom EPSOLAY N=455* Severity at Week 12 Mild Moderate Severe Dryness 25% 7% 0% Itching 24% 6% 0% Scaling 13% 4% 0% Stinging/Burning 20% 3% 1% In a 40-week open-label extension safety study (for a total of up to 52 weeks of treatment) the frequency and severity of local tolerability signs and symptoms at Week 52 were comparable to those reported at Week 12.

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~1 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary The systemic exposure of benzoyl peroxide is unknown. Based on the published literature, benzoyl peroxide is metabolized to benzoic acid (an endogenous substance), which is eliminated in the urine. Hence, maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to the drug.

Animal reproductive studies have not been conducted with EPSOLAY or benzoyl peroxide. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of benzoyl peroxide in human milk, its effects on the breastfed infant or its effects on milk production. The systemic exposure of benzoyl peroxide is unknown. Based on the published literature, benzoyl peroxide is metabolized to benzoic acid (an endogenous substance), which is eliminated in the urine.

Any amount of benzoyl peroxide excreted into human milk by a nursing mother would be expected to be metabolized by tissue and stomach esterases. Therefore, breastfeeding is not expected to result in exposure of the infant to EPSOLAY. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for EPSOLAY and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from EPSOLAY or from the underlying maternal condition.

8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of EPSOLAY for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea have not been established in pediatric patients.

8.5Geriatric Use Of the 733 subjects in the clinical trials of EPSOLAY, 127 (17%) subjects were 65 and over, while 37 (3%) subjects were 75 and over. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects.

🤰 Pregnancy 116 words ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary The systemic exposure of benzoyl peroxide is unknown. Based on the published literature, benzoyl peroxide is metabolized to benzoic acid (an endogenous substance), which is eliminated in the urine. Hence, maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to the drug.

Animal reproductive studies have not been conducted with EPSOLAY or benzoyl peroxide. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

🧒 Pediatric Use 23 words ▾

8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of EPSOLAY for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea have not been established in pediatric patients.

🧓 Geriatric Use 43 words ▾

8.5Geriatric Use Of the 733 subjects in the clinical trials of EPSOLAY, 127 (17%) subjects were 65 and over, while 37 (3%) subjects were 75 and over. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 83 words ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent with bactericidal and keratolytic effects but the precise mechanism of action in the treatment of rosacea is unknown.

12.2Pharmacodynamics The pharmacodynamics of EPSOLAY in the treatment of rosacea are unknown.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Benzoyl peroxide is absorbed by the skin where it is converted to benzoic acid, an endogenous substance, which is eliminated in the urine. The systemic exposure of benzoyl peroxide following the application of EPSOLAY was not assessed.

🧬 Mechanism of Action 28 words ▾

12.1Mechanism of Action Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent with bactericidal and keratolytic effects but the precise mechanism of action in the treatment of rosacea is unknown.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 67 words ▾

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied EPSOLAY is a white to off-white cream supplied in an airless pump as follows: 30 gram pump: NDC 0299-5890-30 Storage and Handling Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) with excursions permitted to 15°C to 30ºC (59°F to 86ºF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep away from heat. Do not freeze. Discard unused cream 60 days after first use.

📦 Storage and Handling 41 words ▾

Storage and Handling Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) with excursions permitted to 15°C to 30ºC (59°F to 86ºF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep away from heat. Do not freeze. Discard unused cream 60 days after first use.

📋 Description 108 words ▾

11 DESCRIPTION EPSOLAY (benzoyl peroxide) cream is for topical use. Each gram of EPSOLAY contains 50 mg of benzoyl peroxide. The chemical name for benzoyl peroxide is benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate.

It has the following structural formula: Molecular Formula: C 14 H 10 O 4 Molecular Weight: 242.23 The benzoyl peroxide in EPSOLAY is in a solid form that is incorporated into a microcapsule composed of silicon dioxide, cetrimonium chloride and polyquaternium-7. EPSOLAY contains anhydrous citric acid, cetrimonium chloride, cetyl alcohol, cyclomethicone, edetate disodium, glycerin, hydrochloric acid, lactic acid, macrogol stearate Type I, mono and di-glycerides, phenoxyethanol, polyquaternium-7, purified water, silicon dioxide and sodium hydroxide as inactive ingredients.

Chemical Structure

💬 Information for Patients 200 words ▾

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Hypersensitivity Inform patients that serious hypersensitivity reactions occurred with the use of benzoyl peroxide products. If a patient experiences a serious hypersensitivity reaction, instruct patient to discontinue EPSOLAY immediately and seek medical help [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] .

Skin Irritation/Contact Dermatitis Inform patients that EPSOLAY may cause irritation such as erythema, scaling, dryness, stinging or burning. Advise the patient to use a moisturizer for irritation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . Photosensitivity Advise patients to minimize or avoid exposure to natural or artificial light (tanning beds or UVA/B treatment) and to use sun protective measures, if patients need to be outdoors while using EPSOLAY [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] .

Administration Instructions Advise patients to apply EPSOLAY exactly as directed in a thin layer, avoiding the eyes, lips and mouth and to wash hands immediately after application. Inform patients that EPSOLAY may bleach hair or colored fabric [see Dosage and Administration ( 2 )] . Marketed by: GALDERMA LABORATORIES, L.P.

Dallas, TX 75201 USA Made in Canada All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. P57267-1

🧬 Pharmacokinetics 39 words ▾

12.3Pharmacokinetics Benzoyl peroxide is absorbed by the skin where it is converted to benzoic acid, an endogenous substance, which is eliminated in the urine. The systemic exposure of benzoyl peroxide following the application of EPSOLAY was not assessed.

🧬 Pharmacodynamics 13 words ▾

12.2Pharmacodynamics The pharmacodynamics of EPSOLAY in the treatment of rosacea are unknown.

🔬 Clinical Studies ~2 min read ▾

14 CLINICAL STUDIES The safety and efficacy of EPSOLAY was evaluated in two multicenter, randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trials (Trial 1 [NCT03448939] and Trial 2 [NCT03564119]) in subjects with moderate-to-severe papulopustular rosacea. The trials were conducted in 733 subjects, aged 18 years and older. Subjects were treated once daily for 12 weeks with either EPSOLAY or vehicle cream.

Subjects were required to have a minimum of 15 to 70 total inflammatory lesions (papules and/or pustules) and no more than 2 nodules (where a nodule was defined as a papule or pustule greater than 5 mm in diameter) and an Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) score of 3 (“moderate”) or 4 (“severe”) at baseline. Overall, 93% of subjects were Caucasian, 73% were female, and the mean age was 51 years (ranged from 18 to 85 years). At baseline, subjects had a mean inflammatory lesion count of 27.5, 89% were scored as moderate (IGA=3), and 11% scored as severe (IGA=4).

The co-primary efficacy endpoints in both trials were the proportion of subjects with treatment success at Week 12, defined as an IGA score of 0 (“clear”) or 1 (“almost clear”) with at least a two-grade reduction from baseline, and the absolute change from baseline in inflammatory lesion counts at Week 12. The results at Week 12 are presented in Table 3 . EPSOLAY was more effective than vehicle cream on the co-primary efficacy endpoints starting from 4 weeks of treatment in both trials, see Figure 1 through Figure 4.

Table 3: Efficacy Results of EPSOLAY in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Papulopustular Rosacea at Week 12 * Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) success was defined as an IGA score of 0 (“clear”)or 1 (“almost clear”) with at least a two-grade reduction from baseline. † Means presented in table are Least Square (LS) Means. Trial 1 EPSOLAY Vehicle (N=243) (N=118) Trial 2 EPSOLAY Vehicle (N=250) (N=122) IGA Treatment Success* Difference from Vehicle (99% CI) 47.4% 20.7% 26.7% (16.7%, 36.8%) 49.2% 28.2% 21.0% (10.7%, 31.3%) Inflammatory Lesions Mean† Absolute Change Difference from Vehicle (95% CI) Mean† Percent Change Difference from Vehicle (95% CI) -17.4 -9.5 -7.9 (-10.0, -5.9) -68.2% -38.3% -29.9% (-37.8%, -22.0%) -20.3 -13.3 -6.9 (-9.0, -4.9) -69.4% -46.0% -23.4% (-30.5%, -16.3%) Figure 1: IGA Success Rate Over Time in Trial 1 Figure 2: IGA Success Rate Over Time in Trial 2 Figure 3: Mean Absolute Change in Inflammatory Lesion Counts from Baseline Over Time in Trial 1 Figure 4: Mean Absolute Change in Inflammatory Lesion Counts from Baseline Over Time in Trial 2

🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology 193 words ▾

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and impairment of fertility studies were not conducted with EPSOLAY. The role of benzoyl peroxide as a tumor promoter has been well established in several animal species. However, the significance of this finding in humans is unknown.

No significant increase in tumor formation was observed in rats treated topically with a 15 to 25% benzoyl peroxide carbopol gel (3 to 5 times the concentration of benzoyl peroxide in EPSOLAY) for two years. Similar results were obtained in mice topically treated with 25% benzoyl peroxide gel for 56 weeks followed by intermittent treatment with 15% benzoyl peroxide gel for rest of the 2 years study period and in mice topically treated with 5% benzoyl peroxide gel for two years. Bacterial mutagenicity assays (Ames test) conducted with benzoyl peroxide have provided mixed results; mutagenic potential was observed in a few studies but not in a majority of investigations.

Benzoyl peroxide has been found to cause DNA strand breaks in a variety of mammalian cell types and to cause sister chromatid exchanges in Chinese hamster ovary cells. Fertility studies were not conducted with benzoyl peroxide.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 190 words ▾

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and impairment of fertility studies were not conducted with EPSOLAY. The role of benzoyl peroxide as a tumor promoter has been well established in several animal species. However, the significance of this finding in humans is unknown.

No significant increase in tumor formation was observed in rats treated topically with a 15 to 25% benzoyl peroxide carbopol gel (3 to 5 times the concentration of benzoyl peroxide in EPSOLAY) for two years. Similar results were obtained in mice topically treated with 25% benzoyl peroxide gel for 56 weeks followed by intermittent treatment with 15% benzoyl peroxide gel for rest of the 2 years study period and in mice topically treated with 5% benzoyl peroxide gel for two years. Bacterial mutagenicity assays (Ames test) conducted with benzoyl peroxide have provided mixed results; mutagenic potential was observed in a few studies but not in a majority of investigations.

Benzoyl peroxide has been found to cause DNA strand breaks in a variety of mammalian cell types and to cause sister chromatid exchanges in Chinese hamster ovary cells. Fertility studies were not conducted with benzoyl peroxide.

📄 Patient Package Insert 2 words ▾

PATIENT INFORMATION

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 42 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 g Pump Carton Rx Only NDC 0299-5890-30 EPSOLAY ® (benzoyl peroxide) cream, 5% For topical use only. Not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. Package is not child-resistant. Keep out of reach of children. 30g Pump P57494-0

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
1 bottle00299-5890-30 81 Rx · $47,047
3 g this page00299-5890-00 No Medicaid data
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 81 Rx · 2,609 units · $47,047 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Epsolay — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Epsolay. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$60.9K
Claims incl. refills
82
Beneficiaries
63
Spend / beneficiary
$967.04
Spend / claim
$742.97
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

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