Stridex

Manufacturer: Blistex Inc.
Effective date: 2024-12-16
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 8
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 00:44:50

Label at a glance#

ProductStridex Maximum

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 2.0% (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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Allergy alert: 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, citric acid, ethylhexylglycerin, fragrance, menthol, phenoxyethanol, purified water, simethicone, sodium borate, tetrasodium EDTA

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 90 Pad Jar Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

EASY ON SKIN -
TOUGH ON ACNE^®

ALCOHOL
FREE

STRIDEX®
SALICYLIC ACID 2% W/W ACNE MEDICATION

MAXIMUM

Cleans • Treats • Prevents

90
SOFT
TOUCH
PADS

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 90 Pad Jar Carton

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDC	Product	Description	Form	Quantity	SPL version
10157-1006-1	Stridex Maximum	55 in 1 JAR	LIQUID	55	8
10157-1006-1	Stridex Maximum	1 in 1 CARTON	LIQUID	1	8
10157-1006-2	Stridex Maximum	1 in 1 CARTON	LIQUID	1	8
10157-1006-2	Stridex Maximum	90 in 1 JAR	LIQUID	90	8
10157-1006-3	Stridex Maximum	70 in 1 JAR	LIQUID	70	8
10157-1006-3	Stridex Maximum	1 in 1 CARTON	LIQUID	1	8
10157-1006-4	Stridex Maximum	110 in 1 JAR	LIQUID	110	8
10157-1006-4	Stridex Maximum	1 in 1 CARTON	LIQUID	1	8

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDC	Dashboard title	SPL version	Validation	Dashboard ZIP
10157-1006	STRIDEX MAXIMUM (SALICYLIC ACID) LIQUID [BLISTEX INC.]	8	Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 8 package rows	20241220_a3b16d52-76a5-438b-a120-bb59ce062cc1.zip

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDC	Billing unit	Product NDC	DailyMed indexing SPL	SPL version	Effective
10157-1006-1	EA - Each	10157-1006	a6951bff-409d-4ed9-80e7-a7a9f5872cc2	1	2016-02-04
10157-1006-2	EA - Each	10157-1006	e3e5371b-b9b9-4756-835c-1ea1db589053	1	2016-02-04

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
Ingredient	Type	UNII	SPL version
Salicylic Acid	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	O414PZ4LPZ	1
Salicylic Acid	ACTIVE MOIETY	O414PZ4LPZ	1
ammonium lauryl sulfate	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	Q7AO2R1M0B	1
ammonium xylenesulfonate	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	4FZY6L6XCM	1
citric acid monohydrate	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	2968PHW8QP	1
DMDM hydantoin	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	BYR0546TOW	1
edetate sodium	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	MP1J8420LU	1
menthol	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	L7T10EIP3A	1
PPG-5-Ceteth-20	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	4AAN25P8P4	1
sodium borate	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	91MBZ8H3QO	1
water	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	059QF0KO0R	1

Products#

Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.

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Stridex Maximum
SALICYLIC ACID
AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE
AMMONIUM XYLENESULFONATE
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
PHENOXYETHANOL
WATER
DIMETHICONOL/TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE CROSSPOLYMER (40/60 W/W; 1000000 PA.S)
SODIUM BORATE
EDETATE SODIUM

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
10157-1006	10157-1006-1, 10157-1006-2, 10157-1006-3, 10157-1006-4

Ingredients#

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

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 11 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
SALICYLIC ACID	O414PZ4LPZ	ACTIB
AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE	Q7AO2R1M0B	IACT
AMMONIUM XYLENESULFONATE	4FZY6L6XCM	IACT
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	IACT
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN	147D247K3P	IACT
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM	L7T10EIP3A	IACT
PHENOXYETHANOL	HIE492ZZ3T	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
DIMETHICONOL/TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE CROSSPOLYMER (40/60 W/W; 1000000 PA.S)	83D19O7250	IACT
SODIUM BORATE	91MBZ8H3QO	IACT
EDETATE SODIUM	MP1J8420LU	IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

Inactive ingredient matches#

Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.

Inactive ingredient links page 1 of 3 · 155 matching rows.

DailyMed ingredient, IID ingredient, UNII table
DailyMed ingredient	IID ingredient	UNII	Dosage form / route	Potency	Maximum daily exposure	Match
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	LIQUID / INTRAVENOUS	0.2 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii+dosage form 85 equally ranked IID candidates
DMDM hydantoin	DMDM HYDANTOIN	BYR0546TOW	LOTION / TOPICAL		3 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 5 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	SOLUTION / TOPICAL		17 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
ammonium lauryl sulfate	AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE	Q7AO2R1M0B	SHAMPOO, SUSPENSION / TOPICAL	30 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 15 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	SHAMPOO, SUSPENSION / TOPICAL	0.25 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	SWAB / TOPICAL	0.05 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate sodium	EDETATE SODIUM	MP1J8420LU	SHAMPOO / TOPICAL	1.33 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 25 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	OINTMENT / TOPICAL		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
sodium borate	SODIUM BORATE	91MBZ8H3QO	CREAM / TOPICAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 5 equally ranked IID candidates
menthol	MENTHOL	L7T10EIP3A	LOTION / TOPICAL	0.05 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 20 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / TOPICAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	LIQUID / ORAL		114 mg	Exact identifier — unii+dosage form 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / TOPICAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	OINTMENT / TOPICAL		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / TOPICAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
ammonium lauryl sulfate	AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE	Q7AO2R1M0B	AEROSOL / TOPICAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 15 equally ranked IID candidates
ammonium lauryl sulfate	AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE	Q7AO2R1M0B	SHAMPOO, SUSPENSION / TOPICAL	30 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 15 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	CREAM / TOPICAL		4 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
DMDM hydantoin	DMDM HYDANTOIN	BYR0546TOW	LOTION / TOPICAL		3 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 5 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate sodium	EDETATE SODIUM	MP1J8420LU	SPONGE / TOPICAL	0.14 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 25 equally ranked IID candidates
menthol	MENTHOL	L7T10EIP3A	CREAM / TOPICAL	0.1 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 20 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate sodium	EDETATE SODIUM	MP1J8420LU	LOTION / TOPICAL	0.17 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 25 equally ranked IID candidates
menthol	MENTHOL	L7T10EIP3A	GEL / TOPICAL	0.1 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 20 equally ranked IID candidates
menthol	MENTHOL	L7T10EIP3A	LOTION / TOPICAL	0.05 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 20 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	SHAMPOO / TOPICAL		17 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	AEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	SOLUTION / TOPICAL		17 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	CREAM / TOPICAL		4 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate sodium	EDETATE SODIUM	MP1J8420LU	SHAMPOO / TOPICAL	1.33 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 25 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate sodium	EDETATE SODIUM	MP1J8420LU	SOAP / TOPICAL	0.12 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 25 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate sodium	EDETATE SODIUM	MP1J8420LU	SHAMPOO / TOPICAL	1.33 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 25 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate sodium	EDETATE SODIUM	MP1J8420LU	SOAP / TOPICAL	0.12 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 25 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	SYSTEM / TOPICAL	0.2 mg		Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate sodium	EDETATE SODIUM	MP1J8420LU	SHAMPOO / TOPICAL	1.33 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 25 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	SHAMPOO, SUSPENSION / TOPICAL	0.25 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
ammonium lauryl sulfate	AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE	Q7AO2R1M0B	SHAMPOO, SUSPENSION / TOPICAL	30 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 15 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	LIQUID / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)	0.13 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+dosage form 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	SWAB / TOPICAL	0.05 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	LIQUID / INTRAVENOUS	0.2 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii+dosage form 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / TOPICAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	LOTION / TOPICAL	0.85 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate sodium	EDETATE SODIUM	MP1J8420LU	SPONGE / TOPICAL	0.14 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 25 equally ranked IID candidates
menthol	MENTHOL	L7T10EIP3A	LOTION / TOPICAL	0.05 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 20 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate sodium	EDETATE SODIUM	MP1J8420LU	SHAMPOO / TOPICAL	1.33 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 25 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	SOLUTION/ DROPS / TOPICAL	0.01 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	SOLUTION / TOPICAL		17 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate sodium	EDETATE SODIUM	MP1J8420LU	SPONGE / TOPICAL	0.14 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 25 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate sodium	EDETATE SODIUM	MP1J8420LU	SPONGE / TOPICAL	0.14 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 25 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	LIQUID / ORAL		114 mg	Exact identifier — unii+dosage form 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	SOLUTION / TOPICAL		17 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
ammonium lauryl sulfate	AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE	Q7AO2R1M0B	EMULSION / TOPICAL	39.75 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 15 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	GEL / TOPICAL		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	LOTION / TOPICAL	0.85 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
ammonium lauryl sulfate	AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE	Q7AO2R1M0B	SHAMPOO, SUSPENSION / TOPICAL	30 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 15 equally ranked IID candidates
sodium borate	SODIUM BORATE	91MBZ8H3QO	CREAM / TOPICAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 5 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	OINTMENT / TOPICAL		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
menthol	MENTHOL	L7T10EIP3A	GEL / TOPICAL	0.1 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 20 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	SOLUTION/ DROPS / TOPICAL	0.01 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii+route 85 equally ranked IID candidates
citric acid monohydrate	CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE	2968PHW8QP	LIQUID / ORAL		114 mg	Exact identifier — unii+dosage form 85 equally ranked IID candidates
menthol	MENTHOL	L7T10EIP3A	CREAM / TOPICAL	0.1 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii+route 20 equally ranked IID candidates

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
Stridex Maximum	SALICYLIC ACID	Blistex Inc.	a3b16d52-76a5-438b-a120-bb59ce062cc1	2024-12-16	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 10157-1006-3 ndc (package): 10157-1006-2 ndc (package): 10157-1006-4 ndc (package): 10157-1006-1 ndc (product): 10157-1006 ndc11 (package): 10157100604 ndc11 (package): 10157100602 ndc11 (package): 10157100601 ndc11 (package): 10157100603 spl id: 43180c64-d273-49ad-82ec-09159af7d849 spl set id: a3b16d52-76a5-438b-a120-bb59ce062cc1

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Stridex

Label at a glance#

Indications and uses

Dosage and administration

Storage and handling

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SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Active ingredient

Purpose

Uses

Warnings

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

When using this product

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Directions

Other information

Inactive ingredients

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