CeraVe Acne Foaming CreamWash benzoyl peroxide 100 mg/mL Cream
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🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Peroxides class.
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🩺 Clinical
- Most benzoyl peroxide products are used to treat acne — they clear up pimples, blemishes, blackheads, and whiteheads, and help keep new ones from forming. One prescription product,...
- What exactly is benzoyl peroxide used for?
- Yes, some dryness, redness, peeling, and mild irritation are very common, especially when you first start. The best strategy is to begin with just once daily and slowly work up to...
- My skin got really dry and red after I started using it — is that normal?
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🧪 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.
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A synthetic polymer made from acrylate compounds. It acts as a thickener and stabilizer in topical formulations, helping create the right texture and prevent separation of ingredients.
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Benzoic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid used as a preservative in medicines and foods. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth to extend shelf life and maintain product stability.
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UNII 00YIU5438U
Caprylyl glycol is a clear liquid derived from coconut oil. In medicines, it acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a preservative booster to prevent microbial growth, and a solvent to help dissolve or mix other ingredients.
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A synthetic polymer that absorbs water and forms a thick, gel-like substance. In medicines, it works as a thickener and stabilizer to improve texture and help ingredients stay mixed together in creams, gels, and lotions.
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A waxy, lipid-like substance derived from animal or plant sources. It helps soften and moisturize the skin by acting as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical medicines and creams.
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A naturally derived fatty substance that helps bind and condition the product's texture. It works as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations, helping maintain moisture and smoothness.
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Ceramide NP is a waxy, lipid-based substance that mimics natural skin oils. It's used in topical formulations as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent to help soften, smooth, and protect the skin barrier.
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Cholesterol is a fatty substance found naturally in animal tissues. In medications, it's used as an ingredient in liposomal formulations and lipid-based drug delivery systems to help encapsulate and stabilize active drugs for better absorption.
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A surfactant derived from coconut oil that helps cleanse and remove oils from skin or hair. In medicines and personal care products, it acts as a cleanser and foaming agent.
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Docusate sodium is a stool softener compound that helps medicines dissolve and move through the digestive tract. It acts as a surfactant, reducing surface tension in the intestines, and also serves as a wetting agent in tablet formulations.
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A salt derived from edetic acid that binds to trace metals in medicines. It serves as a chelating agent and preservative to prevent metal-catalyzed breakdown of the drug and extend shelf life.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane that helps dissolve and remove dead skin cells. In topical medicines, it works as an exfoliant and pH adjuster to improve skin penetration and product effectiveness.
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Hyaluronate sodium is a natural carbohydrate that holds moisture. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, thickener, and moisture-retaining agent to improve texture and delivery of the active ingredient.
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Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, a water-soluble nutrient. In medicines, it may be added as a nutritional supplement or to support skin health, though its primary role here is as an active ingredient rather than a traditional inactive filler.
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A synthetic emulsifier derived from polyethylene glycol and fatty acids. It helps blend water and oil-based ingredients together in the formulation, improving texture and stability.
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Phytosphingosine is a naturally derived fatty compound that helps stabilize and thicken skincare and cosmetic formulations. It works as an emollient and conditioning agent to improve texture and skin feel in topical products.
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Potassium hydroxide is a strong alkaline chemical used in medicines to adjust and maintain the pH level of liquid formulations, helping keep the product stable and the active ingredients effective.
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Propanediol is a clear liquid organic compound derived from vegetable sources or synthesized chemically. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a solvent to dissolve active ingredients, and a preservative booster in liquid medications and supplements.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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A synthetic surfactant derived from petroleum-based olefins. It helps dissolve or suspend active ingredients and other substances in liquid formulations, improving how the medicine mixes and flows.
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Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
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Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
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A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
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Sodium lauroyl lactylate is a mild surfactant derived from natural fats and lactic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help blend oil and water-based ingredients and improve how the body absorbs the active drug.
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A synthetic detergent and emulsifier made from plant-derived materials. It helps mix oil and water components together and improves how the medicine spreads or absorbs in the body.
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Triethyl citrate is a clear liquid derived from citric acid. It acts as a plasticizer and solvent in tablet coatings and film formulations, helping the coating remain flexible and adhere properly to the medicine.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| 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. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Rugby Benzoyl Peroxide Wash Acne Medication 100 mg/g 00536-1351-42 | Rugby | 237 g | $0.046 | — | Discontinued | — |
| Rugby Benzoyl Peroxide Wash Acne Medication 100 mg/g 00536-1474-42 | Rugby | 237 g | $0.046 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Benzoyl Peroxide 100 mg/mL 35573-0454-08 | Burel | 237 ml | $0.046 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Rugby Benzoyl Peroxide Wash Acne Medication 100 mg/mL 00536-1261-63 | Rugby | 148 ml | $0.047 | — | Availability likely | — |
| benzoyl peroxide 10 g/100g 45802-0318-01 | Padagis | 142 g | $0.048 | — | Discontinued | — |
| Rugby Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication 100 mg/mL 00536-1058-75 | Rugby | 1 tube | $0.074 | — | Discontinued | — |
| Rugby Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication 100 mg/mL 00536-1056-25 | Rugby | 1 tube | $0.239 | — | Discontinued | — |
| Differin Max Strength Acne Foaming BPO Cleanser 10 g/100mL 00299-4137-00 | Galderma | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| PanOxyl 100 mg/g 00316-0228-01 | Crown | 1 tube | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Walgreens Acne Foaming Wash Acne Medication 100 mg/g 00363-1522-01 | Walgreen | 156 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Walgreens Acne Control Cleanser Acne Medication 100 mg/g 00363-3602-01 | Walgreen | 142 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| OXY Advanced Care Soothing Cream Acne Cleanser 100 mg/mL 10742-1202-01 | The | 148 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| OXY Advanced Care Soothing Cream Acne Cleanser 100 mg/g 10742-1206-01 | The | 3 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| OXY 10 Acne Cleanser 100 mg/mL 10742-1397-01 | The | 148 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| BP Wash 100 mg/g 24470-0901-05 | CINTEX | 142 g | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Acne Cleanser 100 mg/g 41250-0264-56 | Meijer, | 141 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Cleanser 100 mg/g 49035-0264-56 | Walmart, | 141 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CeraVe Acne Foaming CreamWash 100 mg/mLthis 49967-0604-02 | L'Oreal | 1 tube | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Replenix Acne Solutions Wash 100 mg/mL 51326-0112-01 | Topiderm, | 200 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Replenix Acne 10% Wash Paraben Free With Aloe 100 mg/mL 51326-0113-01 | Topiderm, | 200 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dr. Zenovia Acne Cleanser 100 mg/mL 51326-0803-01 | Topiderm, | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| humane acne wash 100 mg/mL 69919-0021-01 | Banner | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| HUMANE Maximum Strength Acne Wash 10 Benzoyl Peroxide 100 mg/mL 69919-0527-08 | Banner | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MEDPURA Benzoyl Peroxide 100 mg/mL 71399-9236-05 | Akron | 148 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| benzoyl peroxide 10 g/100g 72162-2337-02 | Bryant | 142 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Daily Acne Control Cleanser 100 mg/g 72288-0264-56 | Amazon.com | 141 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Humane Acne Wash 100 mg/mL 73010-0900-00 | Apprendista, | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rugby Benzoyl Peroxide Wash Acne Medication 100 mg/g 75376-0474-42 | Guangzhou | 237 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Daily Acne Control Cleanser 100 mg/g 76162-0264-28 | Topco | 141 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Meijer Maximum Strength Foaming Acne Face Wash Acne Medication 100 mg/g 79481-0022-01 | Meijer | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equate Acne Wash Acne medication 100 mg/g 79903-0061-01 | Wal-Mart | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash .1 g/g 80861-0112-01 | AcneFree, | 1 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| BENZOYL PEROXIDE 10% Topical wash 100 mg/mL 82461-0313-05 | Medcore | 148 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Med 10% 100 mg/mL 70707-0212-15 | Face | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Terminator 10 100 mg/mL 80861-0002-01 | AcneFree, | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rugby Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication 100 mg/mL 50090-1792-00 | A-S | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rugby Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication 100 mg/mL 68071-4393-01 | NuCare | 42.5 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| ZO Skin Health Acne Control Benzoyl Peroxide 100 mg/mL 42851-0087-60 | ZO | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| 10 Acne Med 100 mg/mL 70707-0151-15 | Face | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Face Reality 10% Advanced Acne Med 100 mg/mL 70707-0158-01 | Face | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MEDPURA Benzoyl Peroxide Aqueous Base, Acne Treatment Gel 100 mg/mL 71399-9474-05 | Akron | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 49967-0604-01 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (49967-604-01) / 150 mL in 1 TUBE | 2023-12-01 | Discontinued by firm |
| 49967-0604-02 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (49967-604-02) / 10 mL in 1 TUBE | 2023-12-01 | Discontinued by firm |
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use for the treatment of acne
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions • use every morning and evening • apply a dime-size amount to damp skin and gently massage, avoiding the eye area • rinse well • use wash on entire affected area one to two times daily • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor • if bothersome 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, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Benzoyl peroxide 10%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients water, glycerin, propylene glycol, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, potassium hydroxide, ceramide NP, ceramide AP, ceramide EOP, carbomer, , niacinamide, glycolic acid, trideceth-6, triethyl citrate, sodium citrate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, propanediol, tetrasodium EDTA, caprylyl glycol, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, benzoic acid, PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Acne treatment