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Stridex Sensitive

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Blistex Inc
Label updated
2024-12-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Salicylic Acid
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Salicylic acid 0.5% (w/w)

Purpose

Acne medication

Uses
  • for the treatment and management of acne
  • reduces the number of acne pimples and blackheads and allows the skin to heal
  • helps to prevent new acne pimples from forming
Warnings

For external use only

Allergy alert

Label information

do not use this product if you have a known allergy to salicylic acid

When using this product

using other topical acne medication at the same time or immediately following use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions
  • cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication
  • use the pad to wipe the entire affected area
  • repeat with a clean pad as necessary to remove remaining traces of dirt
  • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two to three times daily as needed or as directed by a doctor
  • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day
  • do not leave pad on skin for an extended period of time
  • keep away from eyes, lips and other mucous membranes
Inactive ingredients

aloe barbadensis leaf juice, ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium xylenesulfonate, citric acid, DMDM hydantoin, fragrance, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, menthol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, purified water, simethicone, sodium borate, tetrasodium EDTA.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 90 Pad Jar Carton

NDC 10157-1007-2

SINGLE-STEP
ACNE CONTROL

ALCOHOL
FREE

STRIDEX®
SALICYLIC ACID 0.5% W/W ACNE MEDICATION

SENSITIVE WITH ALOE

90

SOFT
TOUCH
PADS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 843d3424-bd6c-44aa-976b-63c9da15014e · Version 3
NDC: 10157-1007