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Stridex Essential

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Blistex Inc
Label updated
2024-12-13
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Salicylic Acid
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Salicylic acid 1.0% (w/w)

Purpose

Acne medication

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

For external use only

Allergy alert

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

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.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions
  • clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product
  • use the pad to cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three 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
  • do not leave pad on skin for an extended period of time
  • keep away from eyes, lips and other mucous membranes
Other information
  • DO NOT FLUSH - discard pad in trash and wash hands after use
Inactive ingredients

ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium xylenesulfonate, ethylhexylglycerin, fragrance, menthol, phenoxyethanol, purified water, simethicone, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, tetrasodium EDTA, tocopheryl acetate

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 55 Pad Jar Carton

EASY ON SKIN –
TOUGH ON ACNE®

ALCOHOL
FREE

STRIDEX®
SALICYLIC ACID 1% W/W ACNE MEDICATION

ESSENTIAL WITH VITAMINS

55
SOFT
TOUCH
PADS

Cleans • Treats • Prevents

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 994b890a-8a82-4ce2-a4a4-bde2360cc259 · Version 2
NDC: 10157-2119