Medicine guide

Max Complexion Correction Pads

2 g/100mL · Liquid

  • Available without prescription
Active substance
Salicylic Acid
Made by
PETER THOMAS ROTH LABS LLC

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2026-01-15

What it is

Acne Treatment

Used for
  • For the treatement and management of acne .
Warning

For external use only.

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
1,003other products contain Salicylic Acid — compare makers, forms and strengths

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What it is for

  • For the treatement and management of acne .

From the official label · 2026-01-15 · DailyMed

How it works

From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Keralyt). It describes the substance, not this exact product.

Systemic toxic reactions are usually associated with much higher serum levels (30 to 40 mg/100 ml).

Peak serum levels occurred within 5 hours of the topical application under occlusion.

Peak level after5 h

Quoted from the prescribing label, sections “Mechanism of Action” and “Pharmacokinetics”. DailyMed · 2026-05-18

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying this product.
  • Gently wipe entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times a day.
  • Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two to three times daily or as directed by a doctor.
  • If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or everyother day.

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Other warnings

  • For external use only.
  • skin irritation and dryness are more likely to occur
  • if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If Irritation occurs, only use one topical medication at a time.
  • Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Keep away from children

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

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

Other information

  • Flammable:
  • Keep away from extreme heat or flame.
  • Avoid the eyes, lips., other mucous membranes and overdry or sensitive areas.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.

What kind of medicine it is

Acne Treatment

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

Alcohol, Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylne glycol, Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arginine, Sodium Hydroxide, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Prunus Persia (Peach) Fruit Extract, Fragrance/Parfum, t-Butyl Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Denatonium Benzoate, Allantoin, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate.

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

Call toll free 1-800-PTR-SKIN (787-7546)

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

  • Alcohol (ethanol)Alcohol; t-Butyl AlcoholMatters for children, in pregnancy, in recovery and with some medicines.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

Every version of this medicine (24)

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Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

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Details

Made byPETER THOMAS ROTH LABS LLC
Active substanceSalicylic Acid
Strength2 g/100mL
FormLiquid
RouteTopical
Packs1 JAR in 1 CARTON / 60 PATCH in 1 JAR / 1 mL in 1 PATCH
NDC54031-501

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

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