In the Clear Acne Serum Salicylic Acid .5 g/100mL Liquid
🆔 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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A liquid alcohol derived from petroleum or plant sources. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
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Allantoin is a naturally derived compound that helps soften and soothe skin. In medicines, it works as a skin-conditioning agent and may help support wound healing and reduce irritation in topical formulations.
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Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring compound that acts as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in medications. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth, extending the product's shelf life and stability.
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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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Cetyl palmitate is a waxy substance made from natural fats. It works as a binder and thickener to help hold the medicine together and control how it dissolves in your body.
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A plant-derived oil mixture from coconut that acts as an emollient and solvent. It helps dissolve or carry active ingredients and improves how the medicine spreads or absorbs in topical formulations.
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A synthetic compound used in medicines as a preservative and antimicrobial agent. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth, extending the product's shelf life.
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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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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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Sebacic acid is a waxy, fatty acid derived from plants or petroleum. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together and as a film-former to create protective coatings on tablets and capsules.
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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 monopalmitate is an emulsifier made from sorbitol, a natural sugar alcohol, combined with palmitic acid. It helps mix oil and water ingredients together in medications and keeps them evenly blended throughout the product's shelf life.
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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 chelating agent derived from sodium and organic compounds. It binds to metal ions in the formulation to improve stability and prevent unwanted chemical reactions that could degrade the medicine.
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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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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 mL | 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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📊 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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| 69366-0414-31 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON (69366-414-31) / 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER | 2022-05-01 | 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 applicaiton daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as direted 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 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 • avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. 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 0.5%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Water (Aqua/Eau), Propanediol, Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid, Coco-Caprylate, Zinc PCA, Allantoin, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Cetyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sebacic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophernone, Trisodium Ethylenedlamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Acne treatment