Doing The Work Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment

Doing The Work Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment
SPL v4
SPL
SPL Set ID 4193a9ab-686a-494e-ade7-6e900e47e5b6
Route
TOPICAL
Published
Effective Date 2024-09-30
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Salicylic Acid (20 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Water Methylpropanediol Glycerin Niacinamide Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate Lactic Acid Sodium Hydroxide Hydroxyacetophenone 1,2-hexanediol Caprylyl Glycol Xanthan Gum Malic Acid Sodium Gluconate Biosaccharide Gum-4

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2024-11-22
Description

Salicylic Acid 2%

Purpose

Acne treatment

Medication Information

Purpose

Acne treatment

Description

Salicylic Acid 2%

Uses
  • Treats acne
  • Helps prevent the development of new acne blemishes
Warnings

For external use only

Directions
  • After cleansing, cover the affected area with a thin layer one to two times per week.
  • Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application (every other day), then gradually increase to two times weekly, if needed or as directed by a doctor. 
  • If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to every other week.
Drug Facts

Active Ingredients

Salicylic Acid 2%

Inactive Ingredients

Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Malic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Biosaccharide Gum-4

Package Labeling: 30ml

Questions Or Comments?

1-888-404-3461

When Using This Product

skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.

Package Labeling: 103.5ml

Keep Out of Reach of Children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Structured Label Content

Uses
  • Treats acne
  • Helps prevent the development of new acne blemishes
Purpose

Acne treatment

Warnings

For external use only

Directions
  • After cleansing, cover the affected area with a thin layer one to two times per week.
  • Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application (every other day), then gradually increase to two times weekly, if needed or as directed by a doctor. 
  • If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to every other week.
Drug Facts

Active Ingredients

Salicylic Acid 2%

Inactive Ingredients

Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Malic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Biosaccharide Gum-4

Package Labeling: 30ml (Package Labeling: 30mL)

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

1-888-404-3461

When Using This Product (When using this product)

skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.

Package Labeling: 103.5ml (Package Labeling: 103.5mL)

Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

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