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Acne Control

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Walgreen
Label updated
2023-09-11
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SALICYLIC ACID
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Active Ingredient

Salicylic Acid 2%

Purpose

Acne Treatment

Uses

For the treatment of acne.

Warnings

For external use only.

When using this product

  • Skin irritation and drynessis 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.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions
  • 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.
  • Rinse off after use.

Sensitivity Test for a New user. Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas during the first 3 days. If no discomfort occurs, follow the directions stated.

Inactive Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodiumj Lauroyl sarcosinate, Sodium Methyl Cocvoyl Taurate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide.

Label Copy

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: fc60cccb-405b-e49e-e053-6394a90a5a12 · Version 5
NDC: 0363-5834