Cetaphil Gentle Clear Triple-Action Acne Serum Salicylic Acid 5 mg/mL Solution, 5 mL
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Salicylic acid and derivatives class.
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🩺 Clinical
Topical salicylic acid is used to help clear and prevent pimples and skin blemishes in people who have acne. Topical salicylic acid is also used to treat skin conditions that involve scaling or overgrowth of skin cells such as psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body), ichthyoses (inborn conditions that cause skin dryness and scaling), dandruff, corns, calluses, and warts on the hands or feet. Topical salicylic acid should not be used to treat genital warts, warts on the face, warts with hair growing from them, warts in the nose or mouth, moles, or b...
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- It's designed to treat acne. Salicylic acid helps by loosening and removing dead skin cells that clog pores — the buildup that leads to breakouts. The multi-step system on this lab...
- What is this salicylic acid product actually supposed to do for my skin?
- Some mild tingling, stinging, and peeling is actually expected — that's the salicylic acid doing its job by clearing away dead skin cells. But if the burning or peeling feels exces...
- My skin feels like it's burning and peeling. Is that normal?
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A fermented grain-derived polysaccharide used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in liquid formulations to improve texture and help maintain consistent suspension of active ingredients.
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A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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A synthetic fatty acid ester derived from coconut oil, used as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help mix oil and water-based ingredients and improve how the body absorbs certain drugs.
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Gluconolactone is a mild organic acid derived from glucose. It functions as a buffer and pH regulator in medicines, helping maintain stable acidity levels and improve product stability.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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A natural lipid derived from soybean used to help dissolve, stabilize, and improve absorption of active ingredients in medicines. It acts as an emulsifier and solubilizing agent in liquid or injectable formulations.
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Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, a water-soluble nutrient. In medicines, it may be added as a nutritional supplement or to support skin health, though its primary role here is as an active ingredient rather than a traditional inactive filler.
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Panthenol is a humectant and skin-conditioning agent derived from pantothenic acid. It's added to medicines to help retain moisture and soothe skin irritation.
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A chemical compound derived from pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). It acts as a stabilizer and preservative in medications to help maintain product quality and extend shelf life.
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Propanediol is a clear liquid organic compound derived from vegetable sources or synthesized chemically. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a solvent to dissolve active ingredients, and a preservative booster in liquid medications and supplements.
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Pullulan is a natural polysaccharide, a type of carbohydrate made from yeast. It acts as a binder and film-former to hold tablet ingredients together and create protective coatings on capsules.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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Succinic acid is an organic acid derived from natural sources or chemical synthesis. In medications, it functions as a buffer to help maintain the proper pH level and may also serve as a preservative or flavor enhancer in formulations.
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Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.
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Zinc gluconate is a form of zinc, a mineral, combined with gluconic acid. It's used as a supplement ingredient to provide zinc content in the formulation.
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 00299-4135-00 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (0299-4135-00) / 30 mL in 1 TUBE | 2022-05-01 | Active |
| 00299-4135-05 You're viewing this | 5 mL in 1 TUBE (0299-4135-05) | 2022-05-01 | Active |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses For the management of acne
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions • Sensitivity Test for New User: Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas during the first 3 days. If no discomfort occurs, follow directions stated below. • clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product. • 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.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only. 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 treatment at a time. ■ avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ irritation becomes severe
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Salicylic Acid 0.5%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients WATER, GLYCERIN, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, GLUCONOLACTONE, PROPANEDIOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SUCCINIC ACID, PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE, LYSOLECITHIN, SCLEROTIUM GUM, ZINC GLUCONATE, PULLULAN, XANTHAN GUM, PANTOLACTONE, CITRIC ACID, SILICA
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Acne treatment