FDA Label for Stridex Essential
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Stridex Essential Product Label
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient
Salicylic acid 1.0% (w/w)
Purpose
Acne medication
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
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.
Otc - 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
- 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
- DO NOT FLUSH - discard pad in trash and wash hands after use
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
Principal Display Panel - 55 Pad Jar Carton
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
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