Therapeutic Hydrogel Salicylic Acid 1 g/50g Cream
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Salicylic acid and derivatives class.
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🩺 Clinical
- 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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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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UNII Q7UI015FF9
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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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 ingredient made from wheat straw and glycosides, used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent to help mix oil and water components and improve product texture and feel.
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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 synthetic fragrance compound used primarily as a flavoring agent or scent component in medicines. It adds pleasant taste or aroma to make the medication more palatable for patients.
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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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Dimethicone is a silicone-based oil that acts as an anti-foaming agent and lubricant in medicines. It reduces gas bubbles in liquid formulations and helps coat and protect the stomach lining when ingested.
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A sulfur-containing organic compound used as a solvent and penetration enhancer in medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improve their absorption through skin or mucous membranes.
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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 synthetic oily liquid used as an emollient and solvent in topical medications. It helps dissolve active ingredients and creates a smooth, spreadable texture on the skin.
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A weak organic acid made from natural or synthetic sources. It works as a pH buffer and preservative to maintain the medicine's stability and prevent bacterial growth during storage.
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Octyl stearate is an oily compound made from stearic acid and octanol. It works as a lubricant and emollient in medicines to help them flow smoothly during manufacturing and reduce sticking.
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A waxy substance made from polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer in liquid and semi-solid medicines.
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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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Sodium phytate is a plant-derived salt used in medications as a chelating agent and preservative. It helps stabilize formulations and may improve how the body absorbs certain minerals in the medicine.
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A synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them from separating in liquid formulations.
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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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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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Strontium chloride hexahydrate is a mineral salt containing strontium. It's used in some medicines as a source of strontium or as a buffering agent to help maintain the product's pH and stability.
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A volatile organic liquid used as a solvent and preservative in medications. It helps dissolve active ingredients and other components, and can improve product stability and shelf life.
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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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💲 Pricing
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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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| Anew Bare Acne Clearing Treatment 2% Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL 10096-2932-01 | THE | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Proactiv Plus Retexturizing Toner 20 mg/mL 11410-0051-00 | Alchemee, | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nas Max Strength Spot Treatment 2 g/100g 26052-0022-01 | BURT'S | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CeraVe Developed with Dermatologists Psoriasis Moisturizing 20 mg/g 49967-0701-01 | L'Oreal | 227 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Asepxia Acne Treatment 20 mg/g 50066-0064-01 | Genomma | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Clear Exfoliating Solution Paulas Choice 2 g/100mL 56152-5002-01 | Cosmetic | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Spot Acne Treatment Oil Free 0.75oz 2 g/100g 57337-0168-01 | Rejoice | 21 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Spot Acne Treatment Oil Free 0.75oz 2 g/100g 58503-0204-01 | China | 21 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Atrix Acne Treatment 20 mg/mL 59088-0446-05 | PureTek | 59 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Spot Treatment 2% Bha 2 g/100mL 61328-0404-05 | Skinfix, | 15 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DermaClear Serum 20 mg/mL 62742-4069-02 | Allure | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dermaclear Mask 20 mg/g 62742-4074-02 | Allure | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Advanced DermaClear Serum 2 g/100g 62742-4280-02 | Allure | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Natureplex Psoriasis 20 mg/g 67234-0073-01 | Natureplex, | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Alumier MD Acne Balancing Serum 20 mg/mL 69473-0002-01 | Alumier | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DermaD ATOPIC DERMATITIS Therapeutic 20 mg/g 70794-0101-28 | Chen | 81 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DermaD JOCK ITCH Therapeutic 20 mg/g 70794-0201-82 | Chen | 81 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DermaD Psoriasis Therapeutic 20 mg/g 70794-0261-25 | Chen | 81 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DermaD ANTI-ITCH Therapeutic 20 mg/g 70794-0313-94 | Chen | 81 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DermaD ANTIFUNGAL Therapeutic 20 mg/g 70794-0708-85 | Chen | 81 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MILANI ERASE BASE BLEMISH CONTROL PRIMER Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL 71435-0005-00 | New | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Tiege Hanley 20 mg/mL 71714-0003-24 | Tiege | 24 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MDacne Customized Acne Treatment Salicylic Acid 20 mg/mL 71804-0533-00 | MDAlgorithms | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Soraresal 2 g/100g 73526-0002-02 | Summer | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Kenkoderm Psoriasis Moisturizing 2 g/100g 73632-0004-01 | Olympus | 295 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| ELF Blemish Control Face Primer Clear 2 g/100mL 76354-0210-10 | e.l.f. | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| ELF Clear Blemish Control Face Primer 2 g/100mL 76354-0624-01 | e.l.f. | 14 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Therapeutic Hydrogel 1 g/50gthis 78863-1090-01 | Noon | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equate 20 mg/mL 79903-0317-68 | Walmart | 200 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| VANIBISS BUTT and THIGHS Acne Treatment Cream 20 mg/mL 81890-0192-00 | Vanibiss | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| SIMPLY VITAL Acne Face Cream 20 mg/mL 82460-0272-00 | ALPHA | 60 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Toner Serum 2 g/100mL 82870-0003-01 | Dime | 60 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Spot Treatment 2 g/100mL 82870-0006-01 | Dime | 15 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pureskin Seborrheic Dermatitis Psoriasis Cream 2 g/100mL 83887-0007-01 | Changsha | 100 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Tula Skincare Breakout Star Lightweight Acne Moisturizer 2 g/100mL 84126-0229-15 | The | 15 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Acne Treatment Cream 2 g/100mL 84356-0006-01 | Guangzhou | 50 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Perricone MD Acne Relief Maximum Strength Clearing Treatment 2 g/100mL 84448-0301-59 | THG | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Kenkoderm Psoriasis Moisturizing 2 g/100g 85286-0004-01 | Nexgel,Inc. | 295 g | — | — | 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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| 78863-1090-01 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING in 1 CARTON (78863-1090-1) / 50 g in 1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING | 2020-05-01 | Active |
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope. |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use for the treatment of acne.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Cleanse 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, if needed or as directed by a doctor. 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 of peeling occurs, reduce application to one 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. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Salicylic Acid 2%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Aqua, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Strontium Chloride Hexahydrate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane ,Dimethicone, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Phytate, Xhantan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Acne treatment