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2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid

101licensed products
1 monograph
Gel, Liquid, Cream +2

Health Canada Monographs

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ACNE THERAPY
Topical

Approved Health Claims

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  • (Dries and) helps clear (up) (most) acne pimples (and allows skin to heal)Applies to: All products
  • Acne treatment/medicationApplies to: All products
  • For the treatment/management of acne (breakouts)Applies to: All products
  • Helps keep skin clear of new acne pimplesApplies to: All products
  • Helps prevent (the development of) (new) acne (pimples) (from forming)Applies to: All products
  • Helps treat acne pimples (and allows skin to heal)Applies to: All products
  • Penetrates pores to control/reduce the number of acne pimplesApplies to: All products
  • Penetrates pores to eliminate/clear most acne pimplesApplies to: All products
  • Reduces the number (and severity)/the severity of acne pimples (and allows skin to heal)Applies to: All products

Conditions Requiring Product Details

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for 2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.

Claim to verifyControls oil (oily skin)ACNE THERAPY · Unacceptable use(s) or purpose(s)
Claim to verifyCures acneACNE THERAPY · Unacceptable use(s) or purpose(s)
Claim to verifySevere acneACNE THERAPY · Unacceptable use(s) or purpose(s)

Cautions & Contraindications

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adverse_reactionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you develop severe irritation, burning or itching of the skinApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician/pharmacist before use if you have severe acneApplies to: All products
cautionFor external use onlyApplies to: All products
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right awayApplies to: All products
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if improvement is not apparent within 6-8 weeksApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with waterApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product skin irritation and dryness are more likely to occur when using another topical acne product at the same time. If irritation occurs, use only one product at a timeApplies to: All products

Alternative Names

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Benzoyl peroxide(common)Resorcinol(common)Resorcinol monoacetate(common)Salicylic acid(common)Sulfur(common)1,3-Benzenediol1,3-Benzenediol, monoacetate2-Hydroxybenzoic acidBenzoyl peroxideSulfurm-Dihydroxybenzene

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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2 %63 licensed products
0.5 %14 licensed products
1 %9 licensed products
2 % (w/w)9 licensed products
3 %8 licensed products
2 percent7 licensed products
0.5 % (w/w)6 licensed products
15 %6 licensed products
1 percent4 licensed products
1.5 % (w/w)3 licensed products

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