Clarifying Cleanser Salicylic Acid 1.5 g/100mL Solution — NDC 70381-129-02 (Billing 70381-0129-02)
This is a package of Clarifying Cleanser Salicylic Acid 1.5 g/100mL Solution from Murad, LLC, marketed since Mar 2025 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 70381-129-02 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
- Code segments
- 70381 labeler · 129 product · 02 package
- Package marketed since
- Mar 25, 2025
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2026
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 7038112902 8
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 1234456
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 6, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Salicylic acid and derivatives class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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 is used in a facial routine for acne-prone and oil-prone skin. The routine includes a cleanser, serum, toner and emulsion. Salicylic acid helps loosen and shed dead skin cells.
- Use the cleanser morning and evening, and the serum in the morning after cleansing. Use the toner in the evening on dry skin, and the emulsion at night after cleansing. Avoid your...
- Mild stinging, burning, itching, dryness and extra peeling can happen. If dryness or peeling bothers you, try using the serum or toner every other day. If it gets excessive, stop a...
- It is best not to. Using another topical acne medication at the same time makes irritation and dryness more likely. If you get irritated, use only one at a time.
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 6, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70381-0129-02 You're viewing this Main listing | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 148 mL in 1 TUBE | 2025-03-25 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
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 group of organic compounds that form proteins. Amino acids in medicines typically serve as buffers to maintain pH balance, or as stabilizers and bulking agents to help preserve the active ingredient and improve the product's stability.
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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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Betaine is a naturally occurring organic compound found in plants and animals. In medicines, it acts as an osmoprotectant and stabilizer, helping maintain the product's moisture balance and preserve its chemical stability during storage.
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A synthetic polymer made from acrylic compounds that forms a flexible coating. It's used to coat tablets and capsules to control where and how the medicine dissolves in the digestive system, or to protect the ingredient from moisture and stomach acid.
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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-derived surfactant made from coconut oil. It helps mix oil and water ingredients together in the formulation and can improve how the medicine spreads or feels on the skin.
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A foaming and cleansing agent derived from coconut oil. Used in topical medicines as a surfactant to help distribute active ingredients evenly and improve how the product feels on skin.
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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 waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid that acts as an emulsifier to blend oily and watery ingredients together. It also helps thicken and stabilize the medicine's texture.
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A plant extract from green tea leaves. It's used as an antioxidant ingredient to help preserve the medicine and maintain its stability during storage.
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Inositol is a naturally occurring sugar-like compound. It acts as an osmotic agent and sweetener in medications, helping draw water into the formulation and improve taste.
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A fermented ingredient made by culturing beneficial bacteria in radish root extract. It acts as a natural preservative and humectant, helping keep the product fresh and maintain moisture in the formula.
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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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A cooling compound from mint plants used as a flavoring agent and to create a fresh sensation in medicines. It helps mask bitter tastes and improve how the product feels in the mouth.
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A modified starch derived by chemically treating regular starch with succinic acid. It acts as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier to improve texture and prevent separation in liquid or semi-solid formulations.
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PEG-150 distearate is a waxy substance made by combining polyethylene glycol with stearic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help blend water and oil-based ingredients, and may also function as a thickener or lubricant in the formulation.
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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 synthetic oily substance made from castor oil. It works as a solubilizer and emulsifier to help mix oily and water-based ingredients together in the medicine.
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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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A synthetic liquid polymer made from propylene glycol and buteth compounds. It acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer in medicines, helping mix ingredients that normally don't blend well together.
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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 synthetic surfactant derived from petroleum-based olefins. It helps dissolve or suspend active ingredients and other substances in liquid formulations, improving how the medicine mixes and flows.
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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 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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Taurine is a naturally occurring amino acid compound. In medicines, it may function as a stabilizer or buffering agent to help maintain the product's chemical balance and shelf stability.
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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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Trehalose is a natural sugar made from two glucose molecules linked together. It's used in medicines as a filler to add bulk, a sweetener for taste, and a stabilizer to help keep active ingredients effective during storage.
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A nitrogen-containing chemical compound used in pharmaceuticals as a humectant to retain moisture, and sometimes as a keratolytic agent in topical formulations to help soften and remove dead skin cells.
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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.
29 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.
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ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 6, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
More NDCs from Murad, LLC labeler code 70381
- Correct and Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Zinc Oxide 17 g/100mL Lotion NDC 70381-120-02
- Multi Vitamin Clear Coat Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene 2.2 g/100mL; 7 g/100mL; 5 g/100mL; 5 g/100mL Gel NDC 70381-125-02
- Retexturizing Body Pads Salicylic Acid 2 g/100mm Solution NDC 70381-126-02
- City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide 2.7 g/100mL; 10 g/100mL Lotion NDC 70381-127-02
- Clarifying Cleanser Salicylic Acid .5 g/100mL Solution NDC 70381-128-02
- Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50 Brightening SPF 50 Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene 3 g/100mL; 7 g/100mL; 5 g/100mL; 5 g/100mL Cream NDC 70381-130-02
- Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50 Wrinkle Fighting SPF 50 Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, and Octocrylene 3 g/100mL; 7 g/100mL; 5 g/100mL; 7.5 g/100mL Cream NDC 70381-131-02
- Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50 Hydrating SPF 50 Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene 3 g/100mL; 7 g/100mL; 5 g/100mL; 5 g/100mL Cream NDC 70381-132-02
- Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50 Mattifying Oil plus Pore Control SPF 50 Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene 3 g/100mL; 7 g/100mL; 5 g/100mL; 7.5 g/100mL Cream NDC 70381-133-02
- Biome-Balancing Clear and Prevent Acne (Blemish) Treatment Serum Salicylic Acid 1 g/100mL Solution NDC 70381-134-02
- Correct and Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Zinc Oxide 17 g/100mL Lotion NDC 70381-135-02
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use for the management of acne
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions massage a small amount over dampened face and neck rinse with warm water and pat dry
⚠️ 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. Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients Salicylic Acid 1.5 %
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Water (Aqua), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Menthol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glycerin, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-150 Distearate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Fragrance (Parfum)
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Acne Treatment
📄 When Using This Product ▾
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.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions or comments? 1.310.765.1520 or Murad.com
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 148 mL Tube Carton Murad ® ACNE CONTROL Clarifying Cleanser for balanced to oily skin 1.5% salicylic acid acne treatment ℮ 148 mL NET VOL
5.0 FL OZ PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 148 mL Tube Carton
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