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Salicylic Acid Astringent 5 mg/mL Liquid, 237 mL

by Topco Associates LLC · 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (36800-875-34)
NDC 36800-0875-34
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 36800-875-34 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 36800-875-34
Product NDC 36800-875
11-digit billing NDC 36800087534
RxCUI 199308
UNII O414PZ4LPZ
Application # M006
SPL Set ID 7d15560f-d8d1-4dfe-8eca-b16bb529ad87
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2009-06-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form LIQUID
Substance SALICYLIC ACID
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 36800-875-34 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 36800-0875-34. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Salicylic acid and derivatives class.

Drug family (ATC) Salicylic acid and derivatives, Other antifungals for topical use, Antiinflammatory agents, non-steroids
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerTopco Associates LLC
FDA applicationM006 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code36800
First marketedJun 2009
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio408 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • 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?
📖 Read our full Salicylic Acid Topical guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 3K9958V90M
    A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
  • UNII V5VD430YW9
    A plant-derived substance from the aloe vera leaf. Used in medicines as a natural flavor, skin-soothing agent in topical products, and sometimes as a mild laxative ingredient in oral formulations.
  • UNII 701M4TTV9O
    A chemical compound used as an ultraviolet light absorber in medicines and supplements. It protects the drug's active ingredients from degrading when exposed to sunlight during storage and use.
  • UNII 4YK5Z54AT2
    Denatonium benzoate is a bitter-tasting chemical compound added to medicines to discourage accidental ingestion, especially by children. It serves as a bittering agent with no therapeutic effect on the body.
  • UNII 92RU3N3Y1O
    Dimethicone is a silicone-based oil that acts as an anti-foaming agent and lubricant in medicines. It reduces gas bubbles in liquid formulations and helps coat and protect the stomach lining when ingested.
  • UNII H3R47K3TBD
    FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    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.
  • UNII O020065R7Z
    A synthetic emulsifier derived from isocetyl alcohol and ethylene oxide. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improves the texture and stability of creams, lotions, and ointments.
  • UNII 1212Z7S33A
    PEG-32 is a synthetic polymer derived from ethylene oxide. It acts as a humectant and solvent in medications, helping to dissolve or suspend active ingredients and maintain moisture in solid dosage forms.
  • UNII 1Q73Q2JULR
    Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

11 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesalcohol (24.5%), algae extract, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, benzophenone-4, denatonium benzoate, dimethicone propyl PG-betaine, fragrance, glycerin, isoceteth-20, PEG-32, propylene glycol, sodium citrate, water, blue 1

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
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.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Cetaphil Gentle Clear Triple-Action Acne Serum 5 mg/mL 00299-4135-00 Galderma 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Oxy Total Care Vitamin C Serum 5 mg/mL 10742-1315-01 The 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Up and Up Deep Clean Toner 5 mg/mL 11673-0936-11 TARGET 236.5 ml — — FDA listed —
Salicylic Acid 5 mg/mLthis 36800-0875-34 Topco 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Even Better Clinical Acne Solutions 5 mg/mL 49527-0114-01 CLINIQUE 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
ACNE solutions liquid MAKEUP SALICYLIC ACID ACNE TREATMENT 5 mg/mL 49527-0751-01 CLINIQUE 1 bottle — — Discontinued —
La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Clarifying 5 mg/mL 49967-0024-01 L'Oreal 200 ml — — FDA listed —
SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF Acne Treatment 5 mg/mL 49967-0068-01 L'Oreal 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Plus M Multi Target Acne Treatment 5 mg/mL 49967-0926-01 L'Oreal 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Salicylic Acid 5 mg/mL 55301-0875-34 Your 237 ml — — Discontinued —
Nutricentials Here You Glow Exfoliating Toner 5 mg/mL 62839-1339-01 NSE 150 ml — — FDA listed —
Clear Smart Clear Complexion Toner .5 g/100mL 68828-0289-01 Distribuidora 200 ml — — FDA listed —
In the Clear Acne Serum .5 g/100mL 69366-0414-31 The 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Plus M MultiTarget Acne Treatment 5 mg/mL 69625-0058-01 COSMETIQUE 15 tubes — — FDA listed —
SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF Acne Treatment Antioxidant 5 mg/mL 69625-0069-01 Cosmetique 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Plus M Multi Target Acne Treatment 5 mg/mL 69625-0926-01 COSMETIQUE 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Skin Clearing Blemish Concealer - Deep 20 5 mg/g 69968-0338-01 Kenvue 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup - Classic Ivory 10 5 mg/mL 69968-0853-01 Kenvue 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup - Natural Ivory 20 5 mg/mL 69968-0854-01 Kenvue 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup - Buff 30 5 mg/mL 69968-0855-01 Kenvue 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup - Nude 40 5 mg/mL 69968-0856-01 Kenvue 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup - Soft Beige 50 5 mg/mL 69968-0857-01 Kenvue 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup - Natural Beige 60 5 mg/mL 69968-0858-01 Kenvue 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup - Fresh Beige 70 5 mg/mL 69968-0859-01 Kenvue 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup- Medium Beige 80 5 mg/mL 69968-0860-01 Kenvue 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup - Honey 85 5 mg/mL 69968-0861-01 Kenvue 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup - Warm Beige 90 5 mg/mL 69968-0862-01 Kenvue 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup- Natural Tan 100 5 mg/mL 69968-0863-01 Kenvue 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup - Caramel 105 5 mg/mL 69968-0864-01 Kenvue 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup - Cocoa 115 5 mg/mL 69968-0865-01 Kenvue 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup - Chestnut 135 5 mg/mL 69968-0866-01 Kenvue 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Clearsynergy .25 g/50mL 71617-0100-10 SRL 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
FHF Crisp Start .5 g/100g 72788-0151-03 Summer 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Dr. C. Tuna Acne Pore Purifying Toner 5 mg/mL 74690-0009-01 Farmasi 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Plus M MultiTarget Acne Treatment 5 mg/mL 82046-0058-01 L'Oreal 15 tubes — — FDA listed —
Ogee Clearganics Targeted Blemish Treatment .5 g/100mL 84261-0154-01 Ogee 10 ml — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2009
On the market since
Jun 2009
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
17 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Salicylic Acid — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 2 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Salicylic Acid. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$11.2K
Claims incl. refills
43
Beneficiaries
35
Spend / beneficiary
$319.01
Spend / claim
$259.66
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Salicylic acid (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Vomiting216
Pruritus205
Weight Decreased188
Condition Aggravated185
Urticaria184
Weight Increased183
Hypertension181

Age at onset

Neonate7
Infant1
Child8
Adolescent5
Adult170
Elderly94

Reporter sex

1,866 reports
Male · 37%
Female · 63%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization624
Death611
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 252 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
36800-0875-34 You're viewing this 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (36800-875-34) 2009-06-01 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 36800-875-34, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 36800-0875-34, written without dashes as 36800087534. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 36800-0875-34, the first segment (36800) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Topco Associates LLC; the middle segment (0875) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (34) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Topco Associates LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Topco Associates LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 6 words ▾

Use for the treatment of acne

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 73 words ▾

Directions clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product cover the entire affected area with a thin layer and rinse thoroughly 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 daily application to once a day or every other day

⚠️ Warnings 12 words ▾

Warnings For external use only Flammable. Keep away from fire or flame.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 55 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTION *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, distributor of Clean & Clear ® Sensitive Skin Deep Cleaning Astringent. Visit us here for more information: http://topbrands.com DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC 150 NORTHEST POINT BOULEVARD ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007 1-888-423-0139 TOPCO VIJA0119 topcare@ topco.com QUALITY GUARANTEED

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredient Salicylic acid 0.5%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 27 words ▾

Inactive ingredients alcohol (24.5%), algae extract, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, benzophenone-4, denatonium benzoate, dimethicone propyl PG-betaine, fragrance, glycerin, isoceteth-20, PEG-32, propylene glycol, sodium citrate, water, blue 1

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Acne medication

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 36800-0873-05 · Topco 36800-0876-46 · Topco →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.