La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar AZ Acne Treatment

Salicylic acid · Cream · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Salicylic acid 1.2%

Purpose

Purpose Acne treatment

Uses

Uses for the treatment of acne clears acne blemishes penetrates pores to control acne blemishes helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming

Warnings

Warnings For external use only

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 swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions shake well before use 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 if going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients water, azelaic acid, C15-19 alkane, glycerin, triethyl citrate, diglycerin, panthenol, silica, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, taraxacum officinale (dandelion) rhizome/root extract, zinc gluconate, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, sodium phosphate, disodium phosphate, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, citric acid, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, pentylene glycol, polysorbate 60, fragrance

Questions?

Questions or comments? 1-888-LRP LABO 1-888-577-5226 Monday - Friday (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST)

Label text from the FDA structured product label by L'Oreal USA Products Inc (revised Jun 12, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar AZ Acne Treatment NDC products (2)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
69625-735Salicylic Acid 12 mg/mL
Cream
COSMETIQUE ACTIVE PRODUCTIONOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
49967-735Salicylic Acid 12 mg/mL
Cream
L'Oreal USA Products IncOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar AZ Acne Treatment used for?

Uses for the treatment of acne clears acne blemishes penetrates pores to control acne blemishes helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming

Who makes La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar AZ Acne Treatment?

La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar AZ Acne Treatment is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including COSMETIQUE ACTIVE PRODUCTION, L'Oreal USA Products Inc.