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by CLINIQUE LABORATORIES LLC · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (49527-062-02) / 125 mL in 1 TUBE
NDC 49527-0062-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 49527-062-02 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC Discontinued Non-controlled ⚠ Inactivated by FDA
🗂️ 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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Excluded from the active FDA NDC Directory. FDA inactivated this product’s listing record, so it is excluded from the active NDC Directory. The listing was last certified through Dec 2026. A label may still appear on DailyMed, but the NDC is no longer in the current FDA NDC Directory. Search the FDA NDC Directory ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 49527-062-02
Product NDC 49527-062
11-digit billing NDC 49527006202
RxCUI 1038982
UNII O414PZ4LPZ
UPC 0020714817848
Application # M006
SPL Set ID 184bc130-b7b9-48e4-94d7-7ff5d8c058b4
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status Discontinued
FDA listing status Inactivated by FDA (certified through Dec 2026)
Marketing start 2018-08-30
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance SALICYLIC ACID
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 49527-062-02 — 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 → 49527-0062-02. 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

LabelerCLINIQUE LABORATORIES LLC
FDA applicationM006 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code49527
First marketedAug 2018
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio61 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 TR046Y3K1G
    A liquid alcohol derived from petroleum or plant sources. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
  • UNII 3XUS85K0RA
    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.
  • UNII 00YIU5438U
    Caprylyl glycol is a clear liquid derived from coconut oil. In medicines, it acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a preservative booster to prevent microbial growth, and a solvent to help dissolve or mix other ingredients.
  • UNII 8NLQ36F6MM
    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.
  • 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 I753WB2F1M
    FD&C Yellow No. 5 is a synthetic yellow colorant approved by the FDA. It is added to medicines to make pills, tablets, or liquids visually distinct and easier to identify.
  • 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 230OU9XXE4
    A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid that acts as an emulsifier to blend oily and watery ingredients together. It also helps thicken and stabilize the medicine's texture.
  • UNII 24H4NWX5CO
    Kaolin is a naturally occurring clay mineral. It's used in tablets and capsules as a filler and absorbent to add bulk, improve texture, and help bind ingredients together.
  • UNII 6M3P64V0NC
    A fine powder made from magnesium, aluminum, and silicon compounds. It absorbs moisture and helps keep medicine ingredients from clumping or separating, so the product stays stable and flows smoothly during manufacturing.
  • UNII V956696549
    N-Acetylglucosamine is a naturally occurring sugar compound derived from chitin. In medicines, it typically serves as a filler or binding agent to help hold tablet ingredients together and add bulk to the formulation.
  • UNII YD01N1999R
    A waxy substance made from polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer in liquid and semi-solid medicines.
  • UNII HIE492ZZ3T
    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.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    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.
  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    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.
  • UNII 632GS99618
    Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate is a mild, plant-derived cleaning agent used in medicines as a surfactant and emulsifier. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients and may aid tablet disintegration.
  • UNII C151H8M554
    A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
  • 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.
  • UNII TTV12P4NEE
    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.

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

The official label also stateswater\aqua\eau • kaolin • glycerin • butylene glycol • magnesium aluminum silicate • glyceryl stearate • peg-100 stearate • silica • sodium lauroyl sarcosinate • allyl methacrylates crosspolymer • gentiana lutea (gentian) root extract • laminaria saccharina extract • sucrose • acetyl glucosamine • caprylyl glycol • 1,2-hexanediol • tocopheryl acetate • sodium hydroxide • xanthan gum • disodium edta • phenoxyethanol • titanium dioxide (ci 77891) • blue 1 (ci 42090) • yellow 5 (ci 19140) [iln43442]

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 gPer 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
Proactivplus Smoothing BHA Cleanser 10 mg/mL 11410-0216-01 Alchemee, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Acne Advanced Cleansing 10 mg/mL 15751-3010-05 Eminence 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Nas Pore Refining Scrub 1 g/100g 26052-0040-01 BURT'S 110 g — — FDA listed —
blackhead solutions 7 day deep pore cleanse and scrub acne medication 10 mg/mLthis 49527-0062-02 CLINIQUE 1 tube — — Discontinued —
clear days ahead oil-free salicylic acid acne treatment cleanser 2.4 g/240mL 50184-1005-01 Philosophy 240 ml — — FDA listed —
Sei Bella Clarity Clear Refining Foaming Cleanser Acne treatment 1.8 g/180mL 54473-0401-01 Melaleuca, 180 ml — — FDA listed —
Acne wash facial cleanser pink grapefruit 2 g/200mL 57337-0080-01 Rejoice 200 ml — — FDA listed —
Acne wash facial cleanser Tea tree oil 2 g/200mL 57337-0081-01 Rejoice 200 ml — — FDA listed —
Clear Improvement Blackhead Clearing Mask To Scrub 10 mg/mL 59427-0118-01 ORIGINS 75 ml — — FDA listed —
Dove 1 g/100mL 64942-2074-01 CONOPCO 512 ml — — FDA listed —
Dove 1 g/100mL 64942-2093-01 CONOPCO 500 ml — — Discontinued —
Neutrogena Stubborn Texture Daily Cleanser 10 mg/mL 69968-0704-06 Kenvue 186 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Stubborn Body Acne Cleanser and Exfoliator 10 mg/mL 69968-0759-08 Kenvue 250 ml — — FDA listed —
NAELI Exfoliator AHA-BHA Face Cleanser 10 mg/mL 73670-0606-00 ALLI 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
NAELI Exfoliator AHA BHA Face Cleanser 10 mg/mL 73670-0620-00 ALLI 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Acne Clarifying Cleanser 10 mg/mL 76354-0415-01 e.l.f. 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Acne Wash 1 mg/100mg 82442-0805-01 Target 650 mg — — FDA listed —
bareMinerals Blemish Remedy Acne Treatment Gelee Cleanser 10 mg/g 98132-0770-01 Orveon 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Acne Advanced Clarifying Hydrator 10 mg/mL 15751-3030-02 Eminence 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Acne And Line Correcting Serum 10 mg/mL 49527-0053-01 CLINIQUE 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm BHA Exfoliating Serum Acne Treatment 10 mg/mL 49967-0230-01 L'Oreal 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Serious Skincare Continuously Clear Acne Medication For Problematic skin Dry Lo Pro All- Over Treatment 10 mg/mL 53755-0110-00 Flageoli 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Clear Improvement Pore Clearing Moisturizer 10 mg/mL 59427-0015-01 ORIGINS 1 jar — — FDA listed —
Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm BHA Exfoliating Acne Treatment 10 mg/mL 69625-0231-01 COSMETIQUE 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Acne Fighting Spot with Aloe clear 10 mg/mL 70412-0411-06 Zhejiang 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
The Inkey List Succinic Acid Acne Treatment 10 mg/mL 81136-0017-01 Brand 15 ml — — FDA listed —
blackhead solutions self-heating blackhead extractor acne medication 10 mg/mL 49527-0061-01 CLINIQUE 1 tube — — Discontinued —
Acne Solutions Spot Healing Acne Medication 10 mg/mL 49527-0825-01 CLINIQUE 1 tube — — Discontinued —
Acne Calming Water Cream 10 mg/mL 76354-0416-01 e.l.f. 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Acne Fighting Spot Gel 10 mg/mL 76354-0414-01 e.l.f. 1 tube — — FDA listed —
ACNE SOLUTIONS CLINICAL CLEARING gel 10 mg/mL 49527-0116-01 CLINIQUE 1 bottle — — Discontinued —
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

🏛️
2018
On the market since
Aug 2018
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
8 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 (matched by generic name) — 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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
49527-0062-02 You're viewing this 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (49527-062-02) / 125 mL in 1 TUBE 2022-08-01 Inactivated by FDA

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)
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 ✓ Available
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.
What does the discontinued status mean for this NDC?
The labeler reported a marketing end date (or the listing was delisted), so this specific package is no longer actively marketed. Remaining stock may still be dispensed for a time, and the NDC stays valid for historical records and claims — but data feeds (pricing, labeling) typically stop updating for it. Other package sizes or other manufacturers' versions of the same medication may still be marketed — see the equivalents section where available.
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 49527-062-02, 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: 49527-0062-02, written without dashes as 49527006202. 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 49527-0062-02, the first segment (49527) is the labeler code FDA assigned to CLINIQUE LABORATORIES LLC; the middle segment (0062) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (02) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
CLINIQUE LABORATORIES 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 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 19 words ▾

Uses reduces the number of blackheads helps keep skin clear of new blackheads helps prevent development of new blackheads

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 10 words ▾

Directions Apply to face daily, wet and massage, rinse off.

⚠️ Warnings 70 words ▾

Warnings For external use only When using this product skin irritation and dryness are more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only one topical acne medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep out of eyes.

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredient Salicylic Acid 1.0%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 80 words ▾

Inactive ingredients water\aqua\eau • kaolin • glycerin • butylene glycol • magnesium aluminum silicate • glyceryl stearate • peg-100 stearate • silica • sodium lauroyl sarcosinate • allyl methacrylates crosspolymer • gentiana lutea (gentian) root extract • laminaria saccharina extract • sucrose • acetyl glucosamine • caprylyl glycol • 1,2-hexanediol • tocopheryl acetate • sodium hydroxide • xanthan gum • disodium edta • phenoxyethanol • titanium dioxide (ci 77891) • blue 1 (ci 42090) • yellow 5 (ci 19140) [iln43442]

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Acne Treatment

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 49527-0061-01 · CLINIQUE 49527-0063-01 · CLINIQUE →
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.