MG217 Psoriasis Salicylic Acid .03 g/g Shampoo
🆔 Identity & classification
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🩺 Clinical
MG217 Psoriasis is a topical shampoo containing salicylic acid, an ingredient commonly used in scalp and skin care products. Salicylic acid is typically used to help soften and loosen flaky skin buildup and crusting. This is an over-the-counter product marketed under the FDA's OTC monograph rules for its category rather than as an individually reviewed application.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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A natural oil extracted from chamomile and other plants. It acts as a fragrance and flavoring agent to improve the taste and smell of the medicine.
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A synthetic liquid derived from benzoic acid and long-chain alcohols. It functions as a solvent and penetration enhancer in topical formulations, helping active ingredients dissolve and absorb into the skin.
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Allantoin is a naturally occurring compound that softens and soothes skin. In medicines, it acts as a skin-conditioning agent and helps promote healing and moisturizing in topical products.
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Aloe vera leaf is a plant extract derived from the aloe plant. It is used in medicines as a natural moisturizer and skin-soothing agent in topical formulations.
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A natural oil extracted from avocado fruit. It's used in medicines as an emollient and carrier to help dissolve or deliver active ingredients and improve how the product feels on skin or mucous membranes.
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A preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents bacterial and fungal growth in medicines. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage and use.
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Ceteth-10 phosphate is a synthetic ingredient made by combining a fatty alcohol with phosphate groups. It works as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water in liquid formulations.
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A waxy solid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier to blend oil and water components, and also thickens the medicine to give it the right texture and consistency.
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Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
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A silicone-based liquid that helps distribute active ingredients evenly throughout topical products. It acts as a solvent and emollient, allowing medicines to spread smoothly on skin while improving texture and absorption.
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Cyclohexasiloxane is a silicon-based liquid that acts as a solvent and conditioning agent in medicines. It helps dissolve or carry other ingredients and improves how the product spreads or feels on the skin.
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Dexpanthenol is a naturally derived compound related to B vitamins. It acts as a humectant and skin conditioning agent, helping the medicine absorb moisture and maintain softness in topical formulations.
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A lipid compound made from fatty acids, used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in medicines to help mix oil and water-based ingredients and keep them from separating.
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Ethylparaben is a preservative, a chemical that stops bacteria and mold from growing in the medicine. It keeps the product safe and effective throughout its shelf life.
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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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Glycyrrhizin is a natural compound extracted from licorice root. It's used in medicines as a sweetener, flavoring agent, and to help soothe irritated mucous membranes in throat lozenges and cough products.
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Isobutylparaben is a preservative derived from para-hydroxybenzoic acid. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in medicines, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety during storage.
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Isopropyl myristate is an oily liquid made from coconut or palm oil. It's used in medicines as an emollient and penetration enhancer to help the medicine absorb through skin or improve spreadability in topical products.
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Lanolin oil is a waxy substance derived from sheep's wool that acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. It helps soften and smooth the skin while also serving as a moisturizing component in topical formulations.
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A plant extract from Oregon grape root used as a natural preservative and flavoring agent in medicines. It helps prevent microbial growth and may add bitter taste to formulations.
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A synthetic organic compound used as a solvent and penetration enhancer in topical formulations. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improve their absorption through the skin.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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PEG-40 stearate is a synthetic compound made by combining polyethylene glycol with stearic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improve how the medicine dissolves and is absorbed.
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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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Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
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Shea butter is a fat extracted from shea tree nuts. It's used in medicines as an emollient and lubricant to soften the product, improve texture, and help ingredients blend smoothly together.
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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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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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A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
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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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| 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
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| MG217 Psoriasis .03 g/gthis 68093-7203-01 | Wisconsin | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MG217 Psoriasis Therapeutic Conditioner .03 g/g 68093-7242-01 | Wisconsin | 1 bottle | — | — | 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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| 68093-7203-01 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (68093-7203-1) / 104 g in 1 TUBE | 2013-09-01 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses For the relief of itching, scaling, redness, flaking and irritation associated with psoriasis and/or seborrheic dermatitis. Helps prevents symptom recurrence.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Apply to affected area 1 to 4 times daily, or as directed by a doctor.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient Salicylic Acid 3%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Deionized water, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Corn starch, Persea gratissima (Avocado) oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Dicetyl phosphate, Ceteth-10 phophate, Cyclosiloxane blend, PEG-40 Stearate, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) butter, Isopropyl myristate, Lanolin oil, Mahonia Aquifolium (Oregon-grape root), Sodium PCA, Sodium hydroxide, Aloe vera, C12-15 Alkyl benzoate, Glycyrrhizic acid (Licorice extract), Phenoxyethanol, Methyl paraben, n-Butyl paraben, Ethyl paraben, Isobutyl paraben, Propyl paraben, a-Bisabolol, N,2,3-Trimethyl-2-Isopropylbutamide, Allantoin, D-Panthenol
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Psoriasis/Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment