Acne Biotic Moisturizer Salicylic Acid .5 mg/100mL Lotion
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This is a topical lotion containing salicylic acid, an over-the-counter skin care product marketed under FDA's OTC monograph rules for acne treatments. Salicylic acid is commonly used to help soften and remove dead skin cells, which is the typical way this type of ingredient addresses acne-prone skin. The lotion form allows the active ingredient to be applied directly to affected areas of the skin.
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A synthetic polymer material used as a thickener and stabilizer in liquid formulations. It helps create the right texture and prevents separation of ingredients in medicines and topical products.
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A spice derived from peppercorn plants, used as a flavoring agent and potential natural preservative in some formulations to enhance taste and mask unwanted flavors in medicines.
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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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Octanoic acid is a fatty acid used as a solvent and surfactant in medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improve how the body absorbs them.
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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.
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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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A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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A plant oil derived from clary sage flowers. It's used as a fragrance and flavoring agent in medicines to improve taste and aroma.
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A synthetic antimicrobial agent used as a preservative in liquid medicines and topical products. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth to maintain product stability and safety during storage.
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Erythritol is a sugar alcohol derived from fermented fruits or grains. It's used as a sweetener and bulking agent in medicines to improve taste without adding significant calories.
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Ethylhexyl olivate is an emollient and skin-conditioning agent derived from olive oil. It helps soften the product's texture and improves how the medicine spreads or absorbs on skin or mucous membranes.
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Glutamic acid is an amino acid used in pharmaceuticals as a buffer and pH regulator. It helps maintain the medicine's chemical stability and proper acidity level.
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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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Inulin is a fiber derived from plants like chicory root. It acts as a filler and binder in medicines to add bulk and help hold tablets together.
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A fragrant oil derived from lavandin plants, used as a flavoring and aromatic agent to improve the taste and smell of medicines.
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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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A natural oil extracted from lemon peel used as a flavoring agent and fragrance in medicines. It masks bitter tastes and adds pleasant lemon flavor to make medications easier to take.
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A plant extract from magnolia bark used as a natural flavoring agent and preservative in medicines. It may help mask bitter tastes and protect the product from spoilage.
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A natural essential oil derived from the Manuka tree, used in medicines as a fragrance, flavor enhancer, and preservative to improve product appeal and shelf stability.
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A synthetic humectant and solvent derived from propane. It draws and holds moisture in the formulation, helping keep the medicine stable and improving texture or flow in liquid and semi-solid products.
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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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A plant extract from the morinda citrifolia fruit, used as a natural flavoring agent and colorant in medicines. It may also provide antioxidant properties to help preserve the product's stability.
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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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A type of brown algae used as a natural colorant and nutritional ingredient in medicines and supplements. It may serve as a filler or source of beneficial compounds in formulations.
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A synthetic polymer used as a film-former and suspending agent. It helps create a protective coating on tablets or capsules and keeps particles evenly distributed in liquid formulations.
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A plant-derived emulsifier made from jojoba oil that has been chemically broken down and converted to potassium salts. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in the formulation and improves product texture and stability.
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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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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 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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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 natural fatty substance from soybeans that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines to improve texture and help the product break down properly in your body.
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Squalane is a lightweight oil derived from plant sources or synthesized. It acts as an emollient and lubricant in formulations, helping ingredients blend smoothly and improving product texture and spreadability.
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A sodium salt compound used as a chelating agent in medicines. It binds to metals and minerals to improve stability, prevent discoloration, and help the medication stay effective longer.
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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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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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Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol derived from plants. It's used in medicines as a sweetener, bulking agent, and to improve taste, especially in liquid formulations and chewable tablets.
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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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| Proactiv Advanced Daily Oil Control .5 mg/100mL 11410-0055-00 | Alchemee, | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Biotic Moisturizer .5 mg/100mLthis 68479-0350-05 | Dermalogica, | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum .5 mg/100mL 72208-0321-01 | Deciem | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 68479-0350-00 | 2 mL in 1 POUCH (68479-350-00) | 2025-02-01 | Active |
| 68479-0350-02 | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (68479-350-02) / 50 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2025-02-01 | Active |
| 68479-0350-05 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (68479-350-05) / 7 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2025-02-01 | Active |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use For the treatment of acne
⏱️ 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 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 Do not use In or near eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. If irritation or redness develops, discontinue use.
When using this product Apply to affected areas only. Skin irritation and dryness are 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 ▾
Active Ingredients Salicylic Acid (0.5%)
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glycerin, Erythritol, Inulin, Cetearyl Olivate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, Glutamic Acid, Polyquaternium-80, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Methylpropanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Caprylic Acid, Linalool, Limonene.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Acne treatment