CVS Acne Spot Treatment

Medically reviewed on July 10, 2017

Dosage form: gel
Ingredients: SALICYLIC ACID 20mg in 1mL
Labeler: CVS Pharmacy
NDC Code: 59779-055

Active ingredient                                 Purpose

Salicylic Acid 2%............................................Acne medication

Uses for the treatment of acne

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a
Poison Control Center right away. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs,
flush thoroughly with water.

Uses for the treatment of acne

Warnings

For external use only


Flammable, keep away from open fire or flame


When using this product and other topical acne medications at the same time
or immediately following use of this product, increased dryness or irritation of the skin
may occur. If this occurs, only one medication  should be used unless directed by a doctor.


Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison
Control Center right away. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.

Directions

- Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying medication
- Cover the affected area entirely up to three times daily
- If excessive dryness or peeling occurs, reduce usage to once a day or every other day
- Recommended for daily use

Inactive Ingredients


alcohol, butylene glycol, capryloyl glycine, cedrus atlantic bark extract, cinnamomum
zeylanicum bark extract, fragrance, glycerin, hexylene glycol, hydroxyethylcellulose,
methylparaben, portulica oleracea extract, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water,
sarcosine, sodium citrate

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