Medicine guide

Shiseido Waso Koshirice Acne Calming Treatment

.1 g/20mL · Gel

  • Available without prescription
Active substance
Salicylic Acid
Made by
SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION

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 · 2026-01-05

What it is

Acne medication

Used for
  • For the treatment 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 treatment of acne

From the official label · 2026-01-05 · 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.

clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product. 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.

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

Other warnings

  • 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.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • 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.

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Keep away from children

If 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”.

How to store it

cap contains natural materials that may change color/texture over time. This doesn't affect product quality. Wipe any liquid or dirt off the cap and store in a dry area.

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

Acne medication

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

Other ingredients

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

  • WATER
  • BUTYLENE GLYCOL
  • DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
  • DIMETHICONE
  • PEG-6
  • PEG-32
  • PEG-240/HDI COPOLYMER BIS-DECYLTETRADECETH-20 ETHER
  • ERYTHRITOL
  • GLYCERIN
  • PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER
  • DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
  • PAEONIA ALBIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT
  • HYDROLYZED RICE EXTRACT
  • CITRUS DEPRESSA PEEL EXTRACT
  • ISOSTEARYL ALCOHOL
  • CARBOMER
  • POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
  • SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE
  • ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
  • BHT
  • PHENOXYETHANOL
  • BENZOIC ACID
  • <M095042-811>

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

Questions about this product

Call toll free 1-800-906-7503

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.

  • Sugar alcoholsWATER▪BUTYLENE GLYCOL▪DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL▪DIMETHICONE▪PEG-6▪PEG-32▪PEG-240/HDI COPOLYMER BIS-DECYLTETRADECETH-20 ETHER▪ERYTHRITOL▪GLYCERIN▪PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER▪DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE▪PAEONIA ALBIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT▪HYDROLYZED RICE EXTRACT▪CITRUS DEPRESSA PEEL EXTRACT▪ISOSTEARYL ALCOHOL▪CARBOMER▪POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE▪SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE▪ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER▪BHT▪PHENOXYETHANOL▪BENZOIC ACID▪ <M095042-811>Sorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance.

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.

Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.

Medicine passport: one printable page to show a pharmacist abroad

CanadaNo exact match for this strength and form

Details

Made bySHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION
Active substanceSalicylic Acid
Strength.1 g/20mL
FormGel
RouteTopical
Packs1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 20 mL in 1 TUBE
NDC58411-615

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).

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.