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ACNE SolutionS CLINICAL ADVANCED CLEARING gel SALICYLIC ACID 20 mg/mL Gel — NDC 49527-0221-03 package photo

ACNE SolutionS CLINICAL ADVANCED CLEARING gel SALICYLIC ACID 20 mg/mL Gel

by CLINIQUE LABORATORIES LLC · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (49527-221-03) / 3 mL in 1 TUBE
NDC 49527-0221-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 49527-221-03 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains3 mL in 1 tube Pack sizes3 compare ↓
Also comes in: 20 mL 49527-0221-01 10 mL 49527-0221-02
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) 49527-221-03
Product NDC 49527-221
11-digit billing NDC 49527022103
RxCUI 346298
UNII O414PZ4LPZ
UPC 0192333189634
Application # M006
SPL Set ID 2f743f0d-06ca-873c-e063-6394a90a5697
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status Discontinued
FDA listing status Inactivated by FDA (certified through Dec 2026)
Marketing start 2025-03-03
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form GEL
Substance SALICYLIC ACID
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 49527-221-03 — 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 → 49527-0221-03. 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 marketedMar 2025
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 8Z5ZAL5H3V
    A synthetic polymer made from acrylate compounds. It acts as a thickener and stabilizer in topical formulations, helping create the right texture and prevent separation of ingredients.
  • UNII 8SKN0B0MIM
    Benzoic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid used as a preservative in medicines and foods. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth to extend shelf life and maintain product stability.
  • 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 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 NT00Y05A2V
    A liquid extract from witch hazel plant leaves and twigs. It's used in topical products as an astringent agent and to help deliver other active ingredients into the skin.
  • 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 1VPU26JZZ4
    Potassium sorbate is a salt derived from sorbic acid, a naturally occurring preservative. It prevents growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, extending the medicine's shelf life.
  • UNII 68CMP2MB55
    A brown seaweed extract used as a thickener and stabilizer in liquid medicines and suspensions. It helps maintain consistent texture and prevents ingredients from separating.
  • 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 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 3NY3SM6B8U
    A microorganism used as a natural source of B vitamins and proteins. In medications, yeast serves as a nutrient supplement and may help with tablet binding or act as a filler to give the product proper form and stability.

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

The official label also statesalcohol denat.,hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water,acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer,sucrose,yeast extract\faex\extrait de levure,laminaria saccharina extract,lactobacillus ferment,butylene glycol,water\aqua\eau,benzoic acid,phenoxyethanol,potassium sorbate <iln52924>

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.
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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.
Try another pack size: 20 mL 10 mL
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
Walgreens Acne Control Gel 20 mg/mL 00363-0269-83 WALGREEN 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Artistry Studio Done With Zit Acne Treatment Clearing Gel 20 mg/mL 10056-0045-00 Access 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Hero Cosmetics Pimple Correct Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 10237-0003-00 Church 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Acne Treatment Gel 20 mg/mL 31720-0301-08 S+ 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Eradikate Acne Mark Fading 2 g/100mL 43479-0112-51 KATE 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Clarifying Peel 2 g/100mL 46007-0102-11 Skin 20 ml — — Discontinued —
ACNE SolutionS CLINICAL ADVANCED CLEARING gel 20 mg/mLthis 49527-0221-03 CLINIQUE 1 tube — — Discontinued —
Thayers Since 1847 Natural Remedies Blemish Clearing Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Formula Cleanser 20 mg/mL 49967-0051-01 L'Oreal 118 ml — — FDA listed —
CeraVe Developed with Dermatologists Acne Control Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 49967-0172-01 L'Oreal 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Thayers Since 1847 Natural Remedies Blemish Clearing Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Formula Balm 20 mg/mL 49967-0530-01 L'Oreal 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Phytoaction Acne Control Daily Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 49967-0606-01 L'Oreal 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Acne Control Daily Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 49967-0660-01 L'Oreal 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
clear days ahead fast-acting salicylic acid acne spot treatment .3 g/15mL 50184-1020-01 Philosophy 15 ml — — FDA listed —
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta On the Spot Eliminator 20 mg/mL 51326-0057-01 Topiderm, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
GOODBYE ACNE Complete treatment gel .9638 g/48.19g 54031-0069-01 Peter 48.19 g — — FDA listed —
BRODA Acne .4 g/20g 54111-0112-50 Bentley 20 g — — FDA listed —
XtraCare Deep Cleaning Astringent 5 mg/237mg 57337-0035-01 Rejoice 237 mg — — FDA listed —
Acne Defense Spot Treatment Merle Norman 2 g/100g 57627-0201-02 Merle 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Image Clear Cell Acne Spot Treatment 20 g/1000g 60232-5022-01 Swiss-American 14 g — — FDA listed —
Dry It Out Acne Spot Treatment 2 g/100mL 61197-0122-00 Pacifica 29 ml — — FDA listed —
Gm Collin Puracne 20 mg/mL 64127-0195-01 Laboratoires 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Overnight Clearing 20 mg/mL 68479-0706-00 Dermalogica, 2 ml — — FDA listed —
Milani Erase Base Blemish Control Primer 20 mg/mL 68577-0103-00 Cosmax 1 tube — — FDA listed —
PCA SKIN Intensive Clarity Treatment 2 g/100g 68726-0359-02 CP 1 tube — — FDA listed —
PCA Gel 2 g/100mL 68726-0445-02 CP 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Spot Stopper Acne Spot Treatment 2 g/100mL 69366-0412-32 The 1 tube — — FDA listed —
First Aid Beauty FAB Acne Spot Treatment 2 g/100mL 69423-0724-22 The 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Phytoaction Acne Control Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 69625-0605-01 COSMETIQUE 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Acne Control Daily Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 69625-0617-01 Cosmetique 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Acne Control Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 69625-0661-01 COSMETIQUE 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
CVS Health Advanced Acne Spot Treatment 20 mg/mL 69842-0464-52 CVS 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot 20 mg/mL 69968-0472-01 Kenvue 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Clean and Clear Acne Spot Treatment 20 mg/mL 69968-0804-01 Kenvue 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot 20 mg/mL 69968-0825-01 Kenvue 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Clean and Clear Acne Spot Treatment 20 mg/g 69968-1016-01 Kenvue 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Treat So Deep Acne-Fighting Treatment 2 g/100mL 70626-0106-15 ASPIRE 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Acne Treatment Maximum Strength 2 g/100g 70631-0358-02 Young 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Acne Spot Treatment 2 g/100mL 70764-0105-51 CONTROL 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
innisfree Gentle Retinol Salicylic Acne Serum 1 g/50mL 71220-0088-02 Innisfree 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Peace Out Acne Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 71494-0008-01 Peace 1 jar — — FDA listed —
Acne Gel Pen 20 mg/mL 71714-0004-01 Tiege 1.3 ml — — FDA listed —
Eradikate Acne Mark Fading 2 g/100mL 72204-0903-02 Rare 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
ULTA All Clear SERUM 20 mg/g 79959-0011-01 APR 1 tube — — FDA listed —
The INKEY List C 50 Serum 20 mg/mL 81136-0020-01 Brand 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
The INKEY List Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum 20 mg/mL 81136-0021-01 Brand 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm Acne Control Daily Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 82046-0617-01 LOreal 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Curology Acne-Clearing Gel Serum 2 g/100mL 82575-0500-00 Curology, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Good Molecules Maximum Strength Acne Gel Cream 2 g/100mL 82730-0102-01 Good 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Starface Acne Spot Treatment 20 mg/mL 83171-0003-01 Starface 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Dermacleanse Acne Spot Treatment .02 g/mL 83313-0062-01 ZENMED 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Skinkure Acne Eraser Spot Treatment 20 mg/mL 83865-0100-10 SKINKURE, 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Tula Skincare Clear It Up Acne Clearing and Tone Correcting Gel 2 g/100mL 84126-0121-15 The 1 tube — — FDA listed —
SEYTU Spot 2 g/100mL 84271-0002-00 Omnilife 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Perricone MD Acne Relief Maximum Strength Spot Gel 2 g/100g 84448-0538-14 THG 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Nativae Milia Acne Serum 20 mg/mL 85065-0557-00 CDE 30 ml — — FDA listed —
TRSTAY LUXE Clarifying Acne Repair Serum .02 g/mL 85277-0001-01 Guangdong 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Duolaq 20 mg/mL 87110-0001-01 METHODIQ 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
HerbaGlow Baiwooxia Anti-Acne Gel 2 g/100g 87351-0087-01 Kungpo 1 jar — — FDA listed —
The Acne Spot Treatment 2 g/100g 87415-0100-04 Spotless, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Acne Treatment 2 g/100mL 87799-0999-10 Bio 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Acne Cleanser W/ Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL 62742-4107-01 Allure 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Cetaphil Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cleanser 20 mg/mL 00299-4119-00 Galderma 124 ml — — FDA listed —
Cetaphil Acne Relief Body Wash 20 mg/mL 00299-4121-00 Galderma 591 ml — — FDA listed —
Differin Acne Clearing Body Wash 20 mg/mL 00299-4131-00 Galderma 295 ml — — FDA listed —
Doo Gro Anti-Dandruff Vitalizer 20 mg/mL 12022-0006-00 J. 100 ml — — FDA listed —
Acne Cleansing 20 mg/mL 49527-0045-01 CLINIQUE 1 tube — — FDA listed —
La Roche Posay Laboratorie Dermatologique Effaclar Medicated Cleanser 20 mg/mL 49967-0023-01 L'Oreal 200 ml — — FDA listed —
Garnier Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub 20 mg/mL 49967-0035-01 L'Oreal 150 ml — — FDA listed —
CeraVe Developed with Dermatologists Acne Control Cleanser 20 mg/mL 49967-0138-01 L'Oreal 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Equate Beauty Quick Action Pads Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 61805-0117-01 Bath 90 patches — — FDA listed —
MILANI ERASE BASE BLEMISH CONTROL PRIMER Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL 71435-0005-00 New 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Dr. C. Tuna Acne Clear Complexion Cleanser 20 mg/mL 74690-0010-01 Farmasi 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Peach and Lily Peaches Slices Acne Clarifying Cleanser 20 mg/mL 81515-0500-01 Peach 120 ml — — FDA listed —
VANIBISS BUTT and THIGHS Acne Treatment Cream 20 mg/mL 81890-0192-00 Vanibiss 1 jar — — FDA listed —
SIMPLY VITAL Acne Face Cream 20 mg/mL 82460-0272-00 ALPHA 60 ml — — FDA listed —
Skin Laundry. Clean Slate Exfoliating 2 Salicylic Acid Treatment Gel Cleanser Cleanse Exfoliate 20 mg/mL 83727-0294-00 Skin 150 ml — — FDA listed —
Acne Scrub 20 mg/mL 41163-0821-99 United 124 ml — — FDA listed —
Acne Scrub 20 mg/mL 49035-0821-99 Walmart 124 ml — — FDA listed —
Atrix Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 59088-0446-05 PureTek 59 ml — — FDA listed —
Mens Rogaine 2% Salicylic Acid Anti-Dandruff Plus Conditioner 20 mg/mL 69968-0954-02 Kenvue 248 ml — — FDA listed —
Acne Body Wash 20 mg/mL 82575-0110-30 Curology 267 ml — — FDA listed —
Body Wash 20 mg/mL 36800-0354-23 Topco 251 ml — — FDA listed —
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Breakout Concentrated Derma Serum Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 49967-0026-01 L'Oreal 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Walgreens Oil-Free Acne Wash Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL 00363-3473-01 Walgreen 270 ml — — FDA listed —
Ology Acne Clearing Body Mist 20 mg/mL 00363-9659-10 Walgreens 1 tube — — FDA listed —
amazon basics advanced blemish spot treatment Acne medication 20 mg/mL 72288-0386-01 AMAZON.COM 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Byoma Acne Control Body 20 mg/mL 84821-0004-01 Byoma 400 ml — — FDA listed —
Kiehls Gently Effective Acne Treating Cleansing 20 mg/mL 49967-0464-01 L'Oreal 125 ml — — FDA listed —
Acne Deep Pore Cleansing Wash 20 mg/mL 54108-3700-01 derma 175 ml — — FDA listed —
MDacne Customized Acne Treatment Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL 71804-0533-00 MDAlgorithms 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Body Wash 20 mg/mL 72288-0353-23 Amazon.com 251 ml — — FDA listed —
Acne Body Wash 20 mg/mL 82575-0200-20 Curology 200 ml — — FDA listed —
Anew Bare Acne Clearing Treatment 2% Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL 10096-2932-01 THE 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Meijer oil Free Acne Wash Facial Cleanser Pink Grapefruit Acne medication 20 mg/mL 41250-0346-01 Meijer 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Maybelline Dream Pure BB Beauty Balm 20 mg/mL 49967-0957-01 L'Oreal 30 ml — — FDA listed —
DermaClear Serum 20 mg/mL 62742-4069-02 Allure 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash 20 mg/mL 69968-0516-06 Kenvue 177 ml — — FDA listed —
LEROSETT Botanical Acne Cleanser 20 mg/mL 84463-0507-00 GUNILLA 200 ml — — FDA listed —
Acne Scrub 20 mg/mL 36800-0821-99 Topco 124 ml — — FDA listed —
Meijer Oil Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub 20 mg/mL 41250-0963-15 MEIJER 198.1 ml — — FDA listed —
ageLOC LumiSpa Blemish Serum 20 mg/mL 62839-2539-01 NSE 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
WinCo Foods Oil Free Acne Wash with Pink Grapefruit Acne treatment 20 mg/mL 67091-0372-06 WINCO 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Alumier MD Acne Clarifying Cleanser 20 mg/mL 69473-0001-01 Alumier 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Alumier MD Acne Balancing Serum 20 mg/mL 69473-0002-01 Alumier 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 20 mg/mL 72208-0221-01 Deciem 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Acne Body Wash 20 mg/mL 82575-0100-10 Curology 100 ml — — FDA listed —
Signature Care Oil Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub 20 mg/mL 21130-0734-15 Safeway, 198 ml — — FDA listed —
Meijer Clarifying Body Wash Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 41250-0627-01 Meijer 250 ml — — FDA listed —
Daily Meds 20 mg/mL 49825-0100-10 Bioelements, 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Walgreens Pink Grapefruit Acne Wash 20 mg/mL 00363-0406-15 WALGREEN 198.1 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Stress Control Power Clear Scrub 20 mg/mL 69968-0073-04 Kenvue 125 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Cream Wash 20 mg/mL 69968-0519-06 Kenvue 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Peace Out Acne Serum 20 mg/mL 71494-0102-30 Peace 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Acne Scrub 20 mg/mL 72288-0821-99 Amazon.com 124 ml — — FDA listed —
CeraVe Acne Clay-to-Foam Cleanser 20 mg/mL 49967-0600-01 LOreal 15 tubes — — FDA listed —
Acne Wash 20 mg/mL 55910-0947-30 Old 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub 20 mg/mL 69968-0247-04 Kenvue 124 ml — — FDA listed —
LBRI PURE n NATURAL KlearAway 20 mg/mL 71238-0464-05 L'BRI 5 ml — — FDA listed —
Tiege Hanley 20 mg/mL 71714-0003-24 Tiege 24 ml — — FDA listed —
pHisoderm CLEAN ANTI-BLEMISH BODY WASH 20 mg/mL 10742-1234-01 The 295 ml — — FDA listed —
pHisoderm CLEAN ANTI-BLEMISH FACIAL CLEANSER 20 mg/mL 10742-1235-01 The 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Oxy Total Care Creamy Facial Cleanser 20 mg/mL 10742-1316-01 The 148 ml — — FDA listed —
Target Up and Up Oil Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub 20 mg/mL 11673-0068-15 TARGET 198.1 ml — — FDA listed —
Monat Be Clarified Acne-Clearing Moisturizer 20 mg/mL 68577-0107-00 Cosmax 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Body Wash 20 mg/mL 49035-0073-23 Walmart 250 ml — — FDA listed —
SkinCeuticals Clarifying Exfoliating Cleanser 20 mg/mL 49967-0468-01 L'Oreal 150 ml — — FDA listed —
Equate 20 mg/mL 79903-0317-68 Walmart 200 ml — — FDA listed —
Acne Free BLACKHEAD REMOVING SCRUB 2 Salicylic Acid with Charcoal 20 mg/mL 80861-0012-01 AcneFree 150 ml — — FDA listed —
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser 20 mg/mL 81136-0019-01 Brand 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Byoma Acne Treatment Spot 20 mg/mL 84821-0008-01 Byoma 15 ml — — FDA listed —
Proactiv Plus Retexturizing Toner 20 mg/mL 11410-0051-00 Alchemee, 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
H.E.B. Oil Free Daily Acne Scrub 20 mg/mL 37808-0342-73 H.E.B 125 ml — — FDA listed —
La Roche Posay Effaclar Medicated Cleanser 20 mg/mL 49967-0402-01 L'Oreal 200 ml — — FDA listed —
CeraVe Developed with Dermatologists Acne Control Cleanser Oil Absorbing Technology 20 mg/mL 49967-0840-01 L'Oreal 473 ml — — FDA listed —
SkinMedica Acne Clarifying Treatment 20 mg/mL 00023-1230-01 Allergan, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Cetaphil Gentle Clear Pore Clearing Acne Cleanser 20 mg/mL 00299-4143-00 Galderma 237 ml — — FDA listed —
CVS Clarifying Body Wash Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 69842-0583-01 CVS 250 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Daily Scrub 20 mg/mL 69968-0075-04 Kenvue 124 ml — — FDA listed —
Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment 20 mg/mL 69968-0126-01 Kenvue 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Cleanser 20 mg/mL 69968-0155-06 Kenvue 200 ml — — FDA listed —
Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub 20 mg/mL 69968-0610-02 Kenvue 59 ml — — FDA listed —
Peace Out Acne Cleanser 20 mg/mL 71494-0103-01 Peace 1 tube — — FDA listed —
L BRI Klearaway 20 mg/mL 71238-0922-05 L'BRI 5 ml — — FDA listed —
salicylic acid 20 mg/mL 83324-0182-42 Chain 124 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

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2025
On the market since
Mar 2025
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
1 year 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
49527-0221-01 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (49527-221-01) / 20 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2025-03-03 Inactivated by FDA
49527-0221-02 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (49527-221-02) / 10 mL in 1 TUBE 2025-03-03 Inactivated by FDA
49527-0221-03 You're viewing this 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (49527-221-03) / 3 mL in 1 TUBE 2025-03-03 Inactivated by FDA

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 49527-0221-03?
NDC 49527-0221-03 is listed by the FDA — 1 tube in 1 carton / 3 ml in 1 tube.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of ACNE SolutionS CLINICAL ADVANCED CLEARING gel SALICYLIC ACID 20 mg/mL Gel?
Bill NDC 49527-0221-03 — the 11-digit billing format is 49527022103. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 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 49527-221-03, 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: 49527-0221-03, written without dashes as 49527022103. 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 49527-0221-03, the first segment (49527) is the labeler code FDA assigned to CLINIQUE LABORATORIES LLC; the middle segment (0221) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (03) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 2 other package presentations of this same product, including 1 bottle (49527-0221-01), 1 tube (49527-0221-02). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
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 6 words ▾

Use for the treatment of acne

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 67 words ▾

Directions cleanse skin thoroughly before applying cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to two times daily, avoid eye area because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two 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 60 words ▾

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 medication at a time Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredient Salicylic acid 2%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 21 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients alcohol denat.,hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water,acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer,sucrose,yeast extract\faex\extrait de levure,laminaria saccharina extract,lactobacillus ferment,butylene glycol,water\aqua\eau,benzoic acid,phenoxyethanol,potassium sorbate <iln52924>

🎯 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 ↗
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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.