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BENZAGEL 5 WASH
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EMERGENCY ACNE VANISHING FACIAL CLEANSER

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BENZAGEL 5 WASHEMERGENCY ACNE VANISHING FACIAL CLEANSER
ManufacturerCOLUMBIA LABORATORIES CANADA INCTHE MENTHOLATUM COMPANY OF CANADA LTD
Active ingredientBENZOYL PEROXIDEBENZOYL PEROXIDE
Strength5%5%
Dosage formSolutionLotion
RouteTopicalTopical
Health Canada statusMarketedMarketed
Shortage statusNo current shortageNo current shortage
Recall / safety alertNone on fileNone on file
Same active ingredientSame strengthDifferent dosage formSame route
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