Stridex Sensitive
.5 g/100mL · Liquid
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Salicylic Acid
- Made by
- Blistex Inc
- Source
- Official label
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 · 2024-12-12
Acne medication
- For the treatment and management of acne reduces the number of acne pimples and blackheads and allows the skin to heal helps to prevent new acne pimples from forming
- 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
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- for the treatment and management of acne reduces the number of acne pimples and blackheads and allows the skin to heal helps to prevent new acne pimples from forming
From the official label · 2024-12-12 · 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.
Quoted from the prescribing label, sections “Mechanism of Action” and “Pharmacokinetics”. DailyMed · 2026-05-18
Do not take it if
this product if you have a known allergy to salicylic acid
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication use the pad to wipe the entire affected area repeat with a clean pad as necessary to remove remaining traces of dirt because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two to three 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 do not leave pad on skin for an extended period of time keep away from eyes, lips and other mucous membranes
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Other warnings
- For external use only Allergy alert
- do not use this product
- When using this product using other topical acne medication at the same time or immediately following use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin.
- If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- using other topical acne medication at the same time or immediately following use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor.
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”.
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.
aloe barbadensis leaf juice, ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium xylenesulfonate, citric acid, DMDM hydantoin, fragrance, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, menthol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, purified water, simethicone, sodium borate, tetrasodium EDTA.
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
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.
This label’s list of inactive ingredients names none of: lactose, wheat or gluten, colour dyes, sugars, sugar alcohols, alcohol (ethanol), aspartame (phenylalanine), gelatin, peanut oil, soy, parabens, sulfites, titanium dioxide.
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 (7)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 7 of 7
- Stridex SensitiveThis oneWithout prescriptionBlistex IncNames none of these
- So Totally Clean Deep Pore CleanserWithout prescriptionASPIRE BRANDS INCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Clear Smart Clarifying Cleansing FoamWithout prescriptionDistribuidora Comercial Jafra, S.A. de C.V.SugarsAlcohol (ethanol)Soy
- Clear Smart Clear Complexion TonerWithout prescriptionDistribuidora Comercial Jafra, S.A. de C.V.SugarsAlcohol (ethanol)Soy
- Caring Mill Acne Clearing CleanserWithout prescriptionFSA Store Inc. (Caring Mills)Names none of these
- Clarifying CleanserWithout prescriptionMurad, LLCNames none of these
- In the Clear Acne SerumWithout prescriptionThe Honest Company, IncNames none of these
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 by | Blistex Inc |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Salicylic Acid |
| Strength | .5 g/100mL |
| Form | Liquid |
| Route | Topical |
| Packs | 1 JAR in 1 CARTON / 55 APPLICATOR in 1 JAR / 2 mL in 1 APPLICATOR · 1 JAR in 1 CARTON / 70 APPLICATOR in 1 JAR / 2 mL in 1 APPLICATOR |
| NDC | 10157-1007 |
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.