Salicylic Acid
Common brands: Proactiv Md Adapalene Acne Treatment, Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash, Proactiv Acne Body Wash, Proactiv Blackhead Dissolving, Proactiv Plus Complexion Perfecting Hydrator
Top reporter: Alchemee, Llc
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52,505
Total Reports
4,018
Serious Reports
598
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: Moderate (1.14%)
Patient Demographics
Reported Adverse Reactions (30)
Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Salicylic Acid.
| # | Reaction | Reports | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRUG INEFFECTIVE | 13,784 | |
| 2 | DRY SKIN | 12,765 | |
| 3 | ERYTHEMA | 12,316 | |
| 4 | ACNE | 11,761 | |
| 5 | SKIN BURNING SENSATION | 11,554 | |
| 6 | SKIN IRRITATION | 7,728 | |
| 7 | SKIN EXFOLIATION | 5,757 | |
| 8 | INAPPROPRIATE SCHEDULE OF PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION | 4,808 | |
| 9 | RASH | 4,754 | |
| 10 | OVERDOSE | 3,777 | |
| 11 | PAIN OF SKIN | 3,498 | |
| 12 | PRURITUS | 3,462 | |
| 13 | HYPERSENSITIVITY | 2,980 | |
| 14 | CONDITION AGGRAVATED | 1,657 | |
| 15 | UNDERDOSE | 1,481 | |
| 16 | URTICARIA | 1,283 | |
| 17 | RASH MACULAR | 1,261 | |
| 18 | RASH PAPULAR | 1,168 | |
| 19 | SENSITIVE SKIN | 884 | |
| 20 | PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION | 874 | |
| 21 | SWELLING FACE | 869 | |
| 22 | SKIN DISCOLOURATION | 742 | |
| 23 | RASH ERYTHEMATOUS | 738 | |
| 24 | SKIN SWELLING | 730 | |
| 25 | PRODUCT USE ISSUE | 698 | |
| 26 | SKIN HYPERPIGMENTATION | 679 | |
| 27 | DERMATITIS | 650 | |
| 28 | SKIN FISSURES | 598 | |
| 29 | BLISTER | 539 | |
| 30 | CHEMICAL BURN OF SKIN | 533 |
Important Disclaimer
FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.