CLEAR IMPROVEMENT ACNE CLEARING HYDRATING LTN SALICYLIC ACID 15 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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🩺 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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Activated charcoal is a highly porous carbon material processed to increase its surface area. It's used in medicines as an absorbent to help bind and remove unwanted substances in the digestive system.
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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.
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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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Caffeine is a natural stimulant compound commonly extracted from coffee beans and tea leaves. In medicines, it serves as an active booster in pain relievers and cold products to enhance alertness and improve the effectiveness of other ingredients.
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A fragrant essential oil derived from ylang-ylang tree flowers. It's used as a flavoring and fragrance agent to improve the taste or scent of medicines.
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A plant-derived emulsifier made from olive oil and fatty alcohols. It helps blend oil and water ingredients together and stabilizes the product's texture in creams, lotions, and similar formulations.
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Citral is a natural oil compound found in lemon and citrus plants. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to add pleasant lemon or citrus scent to the product.
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Clove oil is an essential oil derived from clove plant buds. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and for its mild preservative properties to help maintain product stability.
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A silky liquid derived from caprylic acid that acts as an emollient and solvent in formulations. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improves the spreadability and feel of lotions, creams, and topical products.
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Eugenol is a natural oil extracted from clove and other plants. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to provide a mild anesthetic effect in topical products, particularly in dental formulations.
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Geraniol is a natural fragrant compound found in plants like roses and lemons. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to improve the taste or aroma of the product.
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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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A salt derived from licorice root extract, used as a flavoring agent and sweetener. It may also help soothe and protect mucous membranes in throat lozenges and cough products.
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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.
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Hyaluronate sodium is a natural carbohydrate that holds moisture. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, thickener, and moisture-retaining agent to improve texture and delivery of the active ingredient.
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Lauroyl lysine is a compound made by combining an amino acid (lysine) with a fatty acid (lauric acid). It works as a glidant and lubricant to help powder particles flow smoothly during manufacturing and tablet compression.
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A fragrant oil extracted from lavender plants, used as a flavoring and scent agent in medicines to improve taste and aroma.
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Lemon oil is a natural fragrant extract from lemon peel. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent to mask unpleasant tastes and improve how the medicine tastes to patients.
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A natural oil extracted from citrus peels, (+)-limonene is used as a flavoring agent and solvent in medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and provides a lemon or orange taste.
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Linalool is a natural fragrant oil found in plants like lavender and citrus. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to mask unpleasant tastes or smells.
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Methyl salicylate is a naturally derived liquid compound commonly found in wintergreen plants. In medicines, it's used as a flavoring agent and penetrating solvent to help distribute active ingredients evenly throughout topical products.
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A synthetic oily liquid used as an emollient and solvent in medications. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improves how the medicine spreads or absorbs through the skin.
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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 red marine microalga used as a natural colorant in medications and supplements. It provides red to purple coloring to tablets, capsules, and other formulations.
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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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Rosemary leaf oil is a natural aromatic oil extracted from rosemary plants. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and preservative to help protect the product from spoilage.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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 synthetic polymer derived from acrylic acid and taurine. It functions as a suspending agent and emulsifier, helping keep ingredients evenly distributed and preventing separation in liquid or semi-solid medicines.
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Sodium pyrrolidone carboxylate is a synthetic polymer derived from pyrrolidone chemistry. It functions as a solubilizer and binder in medications, helping dissolve poorly water-soluble drugs and hold tablet ingredients together.
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Sorbitan olivate is an emulsifier derived from sorbitol and olive oil. It helps blend water and oil ingredients together to maintain consistent texture and appearance throughout the medicine.
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A plant-based oil extracted from soybeans. It's used as an emulsifier and lubricant to help mix ingredients evenly and prevent sticking during tablet or capsule manufacturing.
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Soybean oil is a natural plant oil derived from soybean seeds. It's used in medicines as a solvent and carrier to help dissolve or suspend active ingredients and improve how the body absorbs them.
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Spearmint oil is a natural flavoring extract from spearmint plants. It's added to medicines to improve taste and mask bitter flavors, making medications easier to take.
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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.
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Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E derived from plant oils. It acts as an antioxidant in medicines to prevent oils and fats from breaking down and spoiling during storage.
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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.
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Zinc PCA is a zinc salt of pyroglutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid derivative. It's used in medications as a skin-conditioning agent and to help maintain product stability and texture in topical formulations.
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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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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 59427-0117-01 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (59427-117-01) / 50 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2024-02-05 | Active |
| 59427-0117-02 | 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE (59427-117-02) | 2024-02-05 | Active |
| 59427-0117-03 | 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE (59427-117-03) | 2024-02-05 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use for the treatmenet of acne
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Cleanse skin throughly before applying Cover the entire affected area with one application 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 For External use only When using this product skin irritattion and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If this 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 ▾
Active Ingredient Salicylic Acid 1.5%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients water\aqua\eau,glycerin,octyldodecanol,butylene glycol,dicaprylyl carbonate,hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water,cetearyl olivate,sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate,sorbitan olivate,charcoal powder,saccharomyces/zinc ferment,zinc pca,sodium hyaluronate,algae extract,laminaria saccharina extract,lactobacillus ferment,sodium pca,dipotassium glycyrrhizate,glycine soja (soybean) seed extract,glycine soja (soybean) oil,caffeine,sucrose,tocopherol,lauroyl lysine,xanthan gum,sodium phytate,sodium citrate,sodium hydroxide,lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil*, citrus limon (lemon) peel oil*, mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil*, gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen) leaf oil*, cananga odorata flower oil*, eugenia caryophyllus (clove) bud oil*, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil*,linalool,citral,limonene,eugenol,geraniol,silica,phenoxyethanol,potassium sorbate,sodium benzoate,benzoic acid <iln52347> * essential oil
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Acne Treatment