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Stridex Essential

Manufacturer
Blistex Inc
Effective date
2024-12-13
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 00:43:24

Label at a glance#

ProductStridex Essential
Active ingredientSalicylic Acid
Label structure9 sections

Indications and 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

Dosage and administration

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 le...

Storage and handling

DO NOT FLUSH - discard pad in trash and wash hands after use

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Salicylic acid 1.0% (w/w)

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Acne medication

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • 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 SECTION

For external use only

Allergy alert

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

do not use this product if you have a known allergy to salicylic acid

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • 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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • DO NOT FLUSH - discard pad in trash and wash hands after use

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium xylenesulfonate, ethylhexylglycerin, fragrance, menthol, phenoxyethanol, purified water, simethicone, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, tetrasodium EDTA, tocopheryl acetate

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 55 Pad Jar Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

EASY ON SKIN –
TOUGH ON ACNE®

ALCOHOL
FREE

STRIDEX®
SALICYLIC ACID 1% W/W ACNE MEDICATION

ESSENTIAL WITH VITAMINS

55
SOFT
TOUCH
PADS

Cleans • Treats • Prevents

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 55 Pad Jar Carton
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 55 Pad Jar Carton

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
883808salicylic acid 1 % Medicated PadPSN2
968100Stridex 1 % Medicated PadPSN2
968100salicylic acid 10 MG/ML Medicated Pad [Stridex]SBD2
883808salicylic acid 10 MG/ML Medicated PadSCD2
883808salicylic acid 1 % Medicated PadSY2
968100Stridex 1 % Medicated PadSY2
968100Stridex 10 MG/ML Medicated PadSY2

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
10157-2119-1Stridex Essential1 in 1 CARTONLIQUID12
10157-2119-1Stridex Essential55 in 1 JARLIQUID552

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
10157-2119STRIDEX ESSENTIAL (SALICYLIC ACID) LIQUID [BLISTEX INC]2Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 2 package rows20241215_994b890a-8a82-4ce2-a4a4-bde2360cc259.zip

Products#

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
10157-211910157-2119-1

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 13 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
Salicylic AcidO414PZ4LPZACTIB
Water059QF0KO0RIACT
Ammonium Xylenesulfonate4FZY6L6XCMIACT
Ammonium Lauryl SulfateQ7AO2R1M0BIACT
SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM1Q73Q2JULRIACT
PhenoxyethanolHIE492ZZ3TIACT
Ethylhexylglycerin147D247K3PIACT
Sodium Hydroxide55X04QC32IIACT
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORML7T10EIP3AIACT
SILICON DIOXIDEETJ7Z6XBU4IACT
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate836SJG51DRIACT
EDETATE SODIUMMP1J8420LUIACT
.ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE9E8X80D2L0IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Stridex EssentialSALICYLIC ACIDBlistex Inc994b890a-8a82-4ce2-a4a4-bde2360cc2592024-12-13WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 10157-2119-1
ndc (product): 10157-2119
ndc11 (package): 10157211901
spl id: a1df2abf-b56e-4aa8-8753-bd0d446f7025
spl set id: 994b890a-8a82-4ce2-a4a4-bde2360cc259

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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