ACNO Solution ACNE TREATMENT SALICYLIC ACID 50 mg/mL Cream
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
ACNO Solution is a topical cream containing salicylic acid, an over-the-counter acne treatment marketed under FDA's monograph rules for this product category. Salicylic acid is commonly used in acne products because it functions as a keratolytic agent, meaning it helps break down and shed dead skin cells and may reduce buildup in pores. This product is applied directly to the skin and is intended for typical acne management.
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🧪 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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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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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 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 plant-derived mild cleanser made from natural sugars and oils. It acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix water and oil-based ingredients together in the medicine.
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A silicone-based polymer that forms soft, spongy particles. Used as a texture modifier and suspending agent to improve how the product feels and flows, and to help keep ingredients evenly distributed throughout the formulation.
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A plant-derived oil used as an emollient and solvent in topical formulations. It helps soften the skin, improve product texture, and allow active ingredients to spread evenly across the 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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Hexylene glycol is a clear liquid alcohol used as a solvent and preservative in medicines. It helps dissolve other ingredients and keeps the product stable during storage.
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Honey is a natural sweetener made by bees from flower nectar. In medicines, it adds sweetness to improve taste and may help soothe throat irritation in lozenges or syrups.
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A plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. It increases viscosity and helps form a gel or paste consistency in medications, and may serve as a binder or coating material in various formulations.
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Indian frankincense is a natural resin extracted from trees native to India. It is used in medicines as a binder and thickening agent to help hold ingredients together and improve texture.
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Isododecane is a lightweight liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent and spreadability agent in topical formulations. It helps dissolve active ingredients and makes the product easier to apply and absorb into the skin.
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A synthetic, fluorine-containing liquid that doesn't mix with water or oil. It's used as a solvent or carrier to help dissolve or suspend other ingredients in liquid medicines.
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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 short-chain protein fragment made of 10 amino acids linked together. Used in formulations as a skin-conditioning agent or penetration enhancer to help active ingredients absorb into skin or improve product texture.
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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 silicone polymer used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It reduces friction between particles, helping powders and tablets flow smoothly during manufacturing and use.
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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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A synthetic oily compound used as an emollient and solvent in topical and oral formulations. It helps dissolve active ingredients, soften skin contact, and improve product spreadability and absorption into the skin.
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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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Rice bran is a natural powder made from the outer layer of rice grains. It's used in medicines as a filler and flow agent to add bulk and help the product mix and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
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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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Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
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Sodium polyacrylate is a synthetic polymer that absorbs and holds water. In medicines, it acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets break apart quickly in the stomach, and as a binder, holding tablet ingredients together.
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Sodium sulfate is a mineral salt used in pharmaceuticals as a filler and diluent. It helps provide bulk and stability to tablets and capsules while remaining inert in the body.
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Trolamine is an alkaline compound used as a pH buffer and emulsifier in medicines. It helps neutralize acids, stabilize formulations, and enable mixing of oil and water-based ingredients.
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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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| WARTRIN Wart Remover 50 mg/mL 82266-0237-00 | BALBOA | 15 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| WARTOVIR Wart Remover 50 mg/mL 82266-0238-00 | BALBOA | 15 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| ACNO Solution ACNE TREATMENT 50 mg/mLthis 78863-3002-01 | Noon | 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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| 78863-3002-01 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON (78863-3002-1) / 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP | 2024-06-15 | Active |
| 78863-3002-02 | 1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON (78863-3002-2) / 50 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP | 2026-07-28 | 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. |
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| 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 ▾
Uses 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. When using this product 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 help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient Salicylic Acid 0.5%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Water (Aqua), Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Isododecane, Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Oligopeptide-10, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Benzoate, Honey Extract, Sodium Chloride.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Acne Treatment