ZO Skin Health Oil Control Pads Acne Treatment Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL Patch, 60 patches
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Salicylic acid and derivatives class.
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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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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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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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.
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Butylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or plants that acts as a humectant, solvent, and preservative booster in medicines. It helps keep formulations stable, dissolve active ingredients, and maintain moisture in topical products.
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A plant extract from glasswort, a coastal herb. It's used in formulations as a humectant to help retain moisture and may serve as a skin-conditioning agent in topical products.
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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.
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Edetate disodium anhydrous is a chemical compound that binds to metal ions in a medicine. It's used as a stabilizer to prevent unwanted chemical reactions and help keep the drug product effective during storage.
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Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane that helps dissolve and remove dead skin cells. In topical medicines, it works as an exfoliant and pH adjuster to improve skin penetration and product effectiveness.
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A plant extract from green tea leaves. It's used as an antioxidant ingredient to help preserve the medicine and maintain its stability during storage.
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A plant extract from witch hazel used as an astringent and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. It helps tone and soothe the skin while functioning as a natural preservative.
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Mandelic acid is an organic acid derived from almonds. It functions as a buffer and pH adjuster in medications, helping maintain the product's stability and proper acidity level.
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A chemical compound combining menthol with lactic acid. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to provide a cooling or soothing sensation on the skin or mouth.
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Phellodendron amurense bark is a plant-derived ingredient from the cork tree. It functions as a natural preservative and antimicrobial agent to help maintain product stability and prevent microbial growth.
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Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
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A plant extract from narrow-leaf plantain used as a demulcent and soothing agent in formulations. It may help coat and protect mucous membranes in throat lozenges or cough products.
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A natural wood extract from an African tree used as a colorant and binder in medications. It helps give the product its color and contributes to holding tablet ingredients together.
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Rosa canina fruit, also called rosehip, is a natural plant extract used in medicines as a filler and to add nutritional content. It may also help with texture or act as a mild flavoring agent in the formulation.
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Sodium carbonate is an alkaline mineral salt commonly used in medications as a buffer to help maintain pH balance and improve stability. It may also function as a disintegrant to help tablets break apart in the digestive system.
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Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
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A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
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A volatile organic liquid used as a solvent and preservative in medications. It helps dissolve active ingredients and other components, and can improve product stability and shelf life.
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A nitrogen-containing chemical compound used in pharmaceuticals as a humectant to retain moisture, and sometimes as a keratolytic agent in topical formulations to help soften and remove dead skin cells.
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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.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per each | 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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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Stridex Maximum 2 g/100mL 10157-1006-01 | Blistex | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stridex XL Face and Body Pads 2 g/100mL 10157-2114-01 | Blistex | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| OXY ADVANCED CARE 3 in 1 RETEXTURIZING CLEANSING PADS 20 mg 10742-1000-01 | The | 90 swabs | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Oxy Deep Pore Acne Cleansing Pads 20 mg 10742-1006-01 | The | 90 cloths | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Oxy 3-IN-1 Acne Cleansing Pads 20 mg 10742-1008-01 | The | 90 cloths | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Oxy 3-IN-1 Acne Cleansing Pads 20 mg 10742-1010-01 | The | 90 fors | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Oxy Deep Pore Acne Cleansing Pads 20 mg 10742-1011-01 | The | 90 fors | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| OXY ADVANCED CARE MAXIMUM STRENGTH 3-in-1 ACNE PADS 20 mg 10742-1200-01 | The | 90 swabs | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| OXY Deep Pore Cleansing Pads 20 mg 10742-4204-01 | The | 90 swabs | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| OXY 3 in 1 Acne Pads 20 mg 10742-4359-01 | The | 90 swabs | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Proactiv CLEAR ZONE BODY PADS 2 g/100mL 11410-0056-00 | Alchemee, | 75 applicators | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| ZO Skin Health Oil Control Pads Acne Treatment 20 mg/mLthis 42851-0085-60 | ZO | 60 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Thayers Since 1847 Natural Remedies Blemish Clearing Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Formula Pads 20 mg/mL 49967-0705-01 | L'Oreal | 60 applicators | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gly-Sal 5-2 Pads .02 g 51326-0038-60 | Topiderm, | 60 cloths | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gly-Sal 10-2 Pads .02 g 51326-0039-60 | Topiderm, | 60 cloths | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gly-Sal 10-2 20 mg 51326-0712-60 | Topiderm, | 60 cloths | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gly-Sal 2-2 Pads 20 mg 51326-0923-01 | Topiderm, | 60 cloths | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Max Complexion Correction Pads 2 g/100mL 54031-0501-22 | PETER | 60 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equate Beauty Quick Action Pads Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 61805-0117-01 | Bath | 90 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DermaClear Pads 20 mg/g 62742-4076-02 | Allure | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Universal Clarifying Pad 20 mg/g 62742-4276-02 | Allure | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clearasil Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment Pads .02 g 63824-0431-90 | Reckitt | 90 cloths | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Noxzema ANTIBLEMISH .02 g/g 64942-1259-01 | Conopco | 0284 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rush Salicylc Acid Complexion Pads 2 g/100g 65113-1201-01 | G.S. | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Aging Blemish Control Peel Pads 2.366 g/118.29g 65278-0318-01 | June | 118.29 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Neutrogena Rapid Clear Treatment Pads 20 mg 69968-0719-06 | Kenvue | 60 cloths | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Retexturizing Body Pads 2 g/100mm 70381-0126-02 | Murad, | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cleansing Wipes 2 g/100mL 71613-0001-01 | Nextcell | 25 applicators | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| FHF Change Peel Pads 2 g/100g 72788-0183-02 | Summer | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Correction Pads 2 g/100mL 72957-0012-01 | Private | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| AHA/BHA Swipes 2 g/100mL 73318-7004-06 | SKIN | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| ESSENCE BY CATHERINE HINDS PURIFYING PADS with 2% Salicylic Acid 2 g/100mL 76446-0022-50 | Anna | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| anna lotan PURIFYING PADS with 2% Salicylic Acid 2 g/100mL 76446-0039-50 | Anna | 1 jar | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Equate 2% Salicylic acid Acne treatment pad 2 g/100g 79903-0062-01 | Walmart, | 165 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Maximum Sterngth Cleansing Pads Equate 2 g 79903-0207-01 | Walmart | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Tingl Exfoliating Pads 2 g/100g 83286-0011-01 | Drmtlgy, | 60 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Crystal Clear Acne Treatment Pads 2 g/100mL 83316-0001-01 | Skin | 60 patches | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| First Aid Beauty Acne Clearing Pads 2 g/100mL 84126-0119-60 | The | 60 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Tula Skincare Breakout Breakthrough Acne Toner Pads 2 g/1001 84126-0152-30 | The | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Treatment Cotton Pads 2 g/100g 84356-0003-01 | Guangzhou | 100 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Societe Clear Skin Pads 2 g/100g 87700-0147-02 | Societe | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 42851-0085-30 | 1 JAR in 1 CARTON (42851-085-30) / 30 PATCH in 1 JAR / .8 mL in 1 PATCH | 2018-07-11 | Active |
| 42851-0085-60 You're viewing this | 1 JAR in 1 CARTON (42851-085-60) / 60 PATCH in 1 JAR / .8 mL in 1 PATCH | 2017-11-01 | Active |
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| 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. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses For the management of acne. Penetrates pores to control acne blemishes.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions 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 Flammable. Keep away from heat and open flame. 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 medication at a time. Stop use and ask a doctor if skin irritation occurs or gets worse.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Salicylic Acid 2.0%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Alcohol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Fragrance, Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Mandelic Acid, Menthyl Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Phellodendron Amureuse Extract, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Pterocarpus Soyauxii Wood Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Urea, Water.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Acne Medication