Daily Meds Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL Lotion
🆔 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
- 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
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.
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A branched starch polymer derived from plant sources. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a filler to add bulk and structure to solid dosage forms.
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A plant extract from camellia leaves used in formulations as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent. It helps protect the product and its active ingredients from degradation.
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Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose is a thickening agent and film-former made by modifying plant cellulose. It's used in topical medicines to increase texture, improve spreadability, and help create a protective barrier on skin.
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A carbohydrate polymer made from corn starch through partial breakdown. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a filler to give the tablet proper size and texture.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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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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Hydrated silica is a fine powder form of silicon dioxide with absorbed water. It works as an anti-caking agent and absorbent in medicines, helping powders stay free-flowing and preventing clumping.
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Lactic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid derived from milk or plant sources. It lowers and maintains pH in formulations, helps preserve the product, and can enhance ingredient stability and absorption.
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A starch-derived carbohydrate produced by breaking down corn, potato, or tapioca starch. It functions as a filler and binder to give the medicine bulk and texture, and sometimes as a mild sweetener or texture enhancer in powders and tablets.
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Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, a water-soluble nutrient. In medicines, it may be added as a nutritional supplement or to support skin health, though its primary role here is as an active ingredient rather than a traditional inactive filler.
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Origanum vulgare leaf is dried oregano plant material used as a natural flavor and aroma ingredient in medicines. It may also provide antioxidant properties to help preserve the product.
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Polydextrose is a synthetic polymer made from dextrose (sugar) that acts as a bulking agent and filler in medicines. It helps give tablets and capsules proper volume and texture while often adding slight sweetness.
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A chelating compound derived from potassium, azelaic acid, and glycine. It's used in formulations as a preservative and to stabilize other active ingredients by binding to metal ions that might otherwise cause degradation.
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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.
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Propanediol is a clear liquid organic compound derived from vegetable sources or synthesized chemically. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a solvent to dissolve active ingredients, and a preservative booster in liquid medications and supplements.
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Silica dimethyl silylate is a silicon-based powder that acts as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It reduces friction between particles and helps powders flow smoothly during manufacturing and tablet compression.
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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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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 mineral salt used as a buffer to help maintain the medicine's pH level and prevent breakdown of active ingredients. It also acts as a thickening agent in liquid formulations.
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A mineral salt derived from phosphoric acid, used as a buffer to maintain the pH balance of the medication and help stabilize the active ingredients.
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A plant extract from common lilac flowers used as a natural fragrance and flavoring agent in medicines. It adds pleasant taste or smell to make the product more acceptable to patients.
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A plant extract from thyme used as a flavoring agent and preservative in medicines. It adds taste and aroma while helping protect the product from spoilage.
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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 g | 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
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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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| 49825-0100-10 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE, GLASS in 1 CARTON (49825-100-10) / 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS (49825-100-20) | 2024-09-01 | 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. |
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| 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 ▾
indications clears acne pimples
⏱️ 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 times daily if needed or as directed by doctor. if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
warnings for external use only. keep out of reach of children, 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. when using this product apply only to areas with acne.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
active ingredient salicylic acid 2%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
inactive ingredients Water (Aqua, Eau), Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Sodium Benzoate, Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Syringa Vulgaris (Lilac) Extract, Hydrated Silica, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Sodium Phosphate
🎯 Purpose ▾
purpose acne treatment