Benzac

Manufacturer: Galderma Laboratories, L.P. | Accupac, Inc.
Effective date: 2015-01-08
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 2
Source: legacy-cache
Hydrated at: 2026-08-02 01:34:05

Label at a glance#

ProductBenzac

Active ingredientSALICYLIC ACID

Label structure8 sections

Contacts and useful links#

PhoneLabel contact1-866-735-4137

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active Ingredient........Purpose

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Salicylic Acid 0.5%............Acne treatment

Use

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

• For the treatment of acne

• Penetrates pores to eliminate most acne blemishes and help prevent new ones from forming

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only

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.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

Irritation becomes severe.

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.

Do not use around eye area. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. If irratation develops, discontinue use.»

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Drug Facts (continued)

Directions

• wet face. Pump a small amount of cleanser onto wet palms. Gently massage the cleanser all over your face for about 20-30 seconsd, avoiding the eye area. Rinse thoroughly, then pat dry.

• because excesssive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two times daily as needed or as directed by a doctor

• if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Alcohol Denatured, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulate (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Glycerin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Water

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-866-735-4137

Package

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

P52488-0-benzac-afc-lbl-frnt

P52488-0-benzac-afc-lbl-back

GALDERMA

BENZAC^®

ACNE SOLUTIONS

Peel for Drug Facts

Skin Balancing Foaming Cleanser

With calming and soothing East Indian Sandalwood Oil

1 CLEANSE

0.5% Salicylic Acid

6 FL OZ (177 mL)

Skin Balancing Foaming Cleanser

is proven to gently exfoliate the skin, remove excess oil, and soothe breakouts without overdrying the skin. Instant foam minimizes irritation.

Dermatologist developed
Non-Comedogenic
Free of sulfates, artificial fragrance, dyes & preservatives

₃0299367406₁

From the makers of the world's leading branded topical acne prescription medication, Benzac Acne Solutions regimen is clniically proven to fight acne at its source and break the acne cycle.

Distributed by:

Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

Fort Worth TX 76177 USA

GALDERMA is a registered trademark

Made in USA

P52488-0

East Indian Sandalwood is one of nature's rare and ancient healers. Now, sustainably grown in a rehabilitated forest, the oil is extracted using renewable energy, resulting in the world's only therapeutic grade of East Indian Sandalwood Oil.

This exceptional ingredient, which is reported to have gentle anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, is the secret to our clinically proven acne-fighting formulas, designed to help give you clear and healthy skin.

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
Ingredient	Type	UNII	SPL version
SALICYLIC ACID	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	O414PZ4LPZ	2
SALICYLIC ACID	ACTIVE MOIETY	O414PZ4LPZ	2
ALCOHOL	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	3K9958V90M	2
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	XF417D3PSL	2
BACKHOUSIA CITRIODORA LEAF	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	FKN73KG747	2
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	3XUS85K0RA	2
CITRUS MAXIMA FRUIT RIND OIL	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	8U3877WD44	2
GLYCERIN	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	PDC6A3C0OX	2
KAKADU PLUM	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	0ZQ1D2FDLI	2
LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	23D6XVI233	2
LONICERA CAPRIFOLIUM FLOWER	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	5N1WD9784U	2
LONICERA JAPONICA FLOWER	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	4465L2WS4Y	2
MANDARIN OIL	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	NJO720F72R	2
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	C9H2L21V7U	2
ORANGE OIL	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	AKN3KSD11B	2
PHENOXYETHANOL	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	HIE492ZZ3T	2
POLYSORBATE 80	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	6OZP39ZG8H	2
POTASSIUM BENZOATE	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	763YQN2K7K	2
POTASSIUM SORBATE	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	1VPU26JZZ4	2
SANDALWOOD OIL	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	X7X01WMQ5F	2
SOYBEAN OIL	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	241ATL177A	2
TOCOPHEROL	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	R0ZB2556P8	2
WATER	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	059QF0KO0R	2

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DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 23 matching rows.

Benzac
salicylic acid
ALCOHOL
BACKHOUSIA CITRIODORA LEAF
BUTYLENE GLYCOL
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
ORANGE OIL
CITRUS MAXIMA FRUIT RIND OIL
MANDARIN OIL
GLYCERIN
SOYBEAN OIL
LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
LONICERA CAPRIFOLIUM FLOWER
LONICERA JAPONICA FLOWER
PHENOXYETHANOL
POLYSORBATE 80
POTASSIUM BENZOATE
POTASSIUM SORBATE
SANDALWOOD OIL
KAKADU PLUM
TOCOPHEROL
WATER

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
0299-3674	0299-3674-06

Ingredients#

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

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 22 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
SALICYLIC ACID	O414PZ4LPZ	ACTIB
ALCOHOL	3K9958V90M	IACT
BACKHOUSIA CITRIODORA LEAF	FKN73KG747	IACT
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	3XUS85K0RA	IACT
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES	C9H2L21V7U	IACT
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	IACT
ORANGE OIL	AKN3KSD11B	IACT
CITRUS MAXIMA FRUIT RIND OIL	8U3877WD44	IACT
MANDARIN OIL	NJO720F72R	IACT
GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	IACT
SOYBEAN OIL	241ATL177A	IACT
LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	23D6XVI233	IACT
LONICERA CAPRIFOLIUM FLOWER	5N1WD9784U	IACT
LONICERA JAPONICA FLOWER	4465L2WS4Y	IACT
PHENOXYETHANOL	HIE492ZZ3T	IACT
POLYSORBATE 80	6OZP39ZG8H	IACT
POTASSIUM BENZOATE	763YQN2K7K	IACT
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1VPU26JZZ4	IACT
SANDALWOOD OIL	X7X01WMQ5F	IACT
KAKADU PLUM	0ZQ1D2FDLI	IACT
TOCOPHEROL	R0ZB2556P8	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT

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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 6 · 336 matching rows.

DailyMed ingredient, IID ingredient, UNII table
DailyMed ingredient	IID ingredient	UNII	Dosage form / route	Potency	Maximum daily exposure	Match
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	INJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAMUSCULAR	15 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	INJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS		772 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SUSPENSION / AURICULAR (OTIC)	0.05 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
ALCOHOL	ALCOHOL	3K9958V90M	SOLUTION, CONCENTRATE / INTRAVENOUS		4000 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 59 equally ranked IID candidates
SOYBEAN OIL	SOYBEAN OIL	241ATL177A	AEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL	50 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 7 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SOLUTION / NASAL	25 mg/1ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	CAPSULE / ORAL		3487 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
POLYSORBATE 80	POLYSORBATE 80	6OZP39ZG8H	INJECTION, SUSPENSION / INTRAVITREAL	0.02 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 78 equally ranked IID candidates
POLYSORBATE 80	POLYSORBATE 80	6OZP39ZG8H	PASTE / ORAL		28 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 78 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	SOLUTION / TOPICAL	4.35 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	ELIXIR / ORAL		90 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
POLYSORBATE 80	POLYSORBATE 80	6OZP39ZG8H	SUSPENSION / ORAL		206 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 78 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	INJECTION, SUSPENSION / SUBCUTANEOUS	1.6 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
TOCOPHEROL	TOCOPHEROL	R0ZB2556P8	CAPSULE, COATED / ORAL	0.25 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 5 equally ranked IID candidates
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES	MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES	C9H2L21V7U	POWDER / SUBLINGUAL		2 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 18 equally ranked IID candidates
SOYBEAN OIL	SOYBEAN OIL	241ATL177A	INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS	10 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 7 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	PASTE / ORAL		26 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
POTASSIUM SORBATE	POTASSIUM SORBATE	1VPU26JZZ4	PASTE / ORAL		48 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 19 equally ranked IID candidates
ALCOHOL	ALCOHOL	3K9958V90M	INJECTION, SOLUTION / SUBCUTANEOUS	6.1 %v/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 59 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	SUSPENSION/ DROPS / ORAL		15 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
POTASSIUM SORBATE	POTASSIUM SORBATE	1VPU26JZZ4	CAPSULE / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 19 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	CLOTH / TOPICAL	0.05 mg/mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
POLYSORBATE 80	POLYSORBATE 80	6OZP39ZG8H	TABLET / ORAL		233 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 78 equally ranked IID candidates
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES	MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES	C9H2L21V7U	AEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL	10.87 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 18 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	TABLET, CHEWABLE / ORAL		12 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES	MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES	C9H2L21V7U	OINTMENT / TOPICAL	20 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 18 equally ranked IID candidates
ALCOHOL	ALCOHOL	3K9958V90M	SOLUTION / TRANSDERMAL	49.37 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 59 equally ranked IID candidates
ALCOHOL	ALCOHOL	3K9958V90M	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL		8 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 59 equally ranked IID candidates
POTASSIUM SORBATE	POTASSIUM SORBATE	1VPU26JZZ4	TABLET / ORAL		6 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 19 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	INJECTION / SUBCUTANEOUS		450 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL		312 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	SPRAY / NASAL		5 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
ALCOHOL	ALCOHOL	3K9958V90M	SUSPENSION / RECTAL	0.35 %v/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 59 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	DROPS / NASAL	10 mg/1ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
POLYSORBATE 80	POLYSORBATE 80	6OZP39ZG8H	INJECTION / INTRASYNOVIAL	0.2 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 78 equally ranked IID candidates
ALCOHOL	ALCOHOL	3K9958V90M	SUSPENSION / ORAL		681 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 59 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	FILM, SOLUBLE / ORAL		7 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	SUSPENSION / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
POLYSORBATE 80	POLYSORBATE 80	6OZP39ZG8H	SUSPENSION / SUBCUTANEOUS	0.3 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 78 equally ranked IID candidates
POTASSIUM SORBATE	POTASSIUM SORBATE	1VPU26JZZ4	CREAM / TOPICAL	0.25 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 19 equally ranked IID candidates
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES	MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES	C9H2L21V7U	POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL	3390 mg/5ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 18 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SOLUTION/ DROPS / AURICULAR (OTIC)		25 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
TOCOPHEROL	TOCOPHEROL	R0ZB2556P8	CREAM / TOPICAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 5 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	INJECTION / INTRAVENOUS		33750 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	SOLUTION, CONCENTRATE / INTRAVENOUS		60 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
ALCOHOL	ALCOHOL	3K9958V90M	GEL / DENTAL	1.8 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 59 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	CREAM / TOPICAL		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
POLYSORBATE 80	POLYSORBATE 80	6OZP39ZG8H	INJECTION, SUSPENSION / INTRAVENOUS	0.5 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 78 equally ranked IID candidates
POLYSORBATE 80	POLYSORBATE 80	6OZP39ZG8H	SUPPOSITORY / VAGINAL	28 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 78 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED / ORAL		360 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
POLYSORBATE 80	POLYSORBATE 80	6OZP39ZG8H	INJECTION / INTRAVENOUS		4680 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 78 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / ORAL		123 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	SUSPENSION/ DROPS / OPHTHALMIC	0.05 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
POLYSORBATE 80	POLYSORBATE 80	6OZP39ZG8H	INJECTION, SUSPENSION / INTRALESIONAL		4 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 78 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	INJECTION / PERINEURAL	0.02 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	BUTYLENE GLYCOL	3XUS85K0RA	SYSTEM / TOPICAL		1400 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 2 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	CAPSULE / ORAL		131 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	INJECTION, SOLUTION / SUBCUTANEOUS	15 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	SOLUTION/ DROPS / AURICULAR (OTIC)		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 61 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SPRAY, METERED / NASAL		13 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates

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Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
0dd67012-6278-4c04-ae23-f4872995d773			e6e59e84-7bca-46b0-8335-258632d26f77	2015-01-08	Warnings	Exact identifier spl id: 0dd67012-6278-4c04-ae23-f4872995d773 spl set id: e6e59e84-7bca-46b0-8335-258632d26f77

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