Stridex Essential
Salicylic Acid · Liquid · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Salicylic acid 1.0% (w/w)
Purpose
Purpose Acne medication
Uses
Uses for the treatment of acne reduces the number of acne pimples and blackheads and allows skin to heal helps prevent new acne pimples from forming
Warnings
Warnings For external use only Allergy alert do not use this product if you have a known allergy to salicylic acid 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 medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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 clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product use the pad to 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 do not leave pad on skin for an extended period of time keep away from eyes, lips and other mucous membranes
Other information
Other information DO NOT FLUSH - discard pad in trash and wash hands after use
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium xylenesulfonate, ethylhexylglycerin, fragrance, menthol, phenoxyethanol, purified water, simethicone, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, tetrasodium EDTA, tocopheryl acetate
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Blistex Inc (revised Dec 13, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Salicylic Acid in 1 product
Stridex Essential NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10157-2119 | Salicylic Acid 1 g/100mL Liquid | Blistex Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Stridex Essential used for?
Uses for the treatment of acne reduces the number of acne pimples and blackheads and allows skin to heal helps prevent new acne pimples from forming
Who makes Stridex Essential?
Stridex Essential is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Blistex Inc.