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

Male
13,279
Female
35,099

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Salicylic Acid.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 13,784
12.1%
2 DRY SKIN 12,765
11.2%
3 ERYTHEMA 12,316
10.8%
4 ACNE 11,761
10.3%
5 SKIN BURNING SENSATION 11,554
10.1%
6 SKIN IRRITATION 7,728
6.8%
7 SKIN EXFOLIATION 5,757
5.0%
8 INAPPROPRIATE SCHEDULE OF PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION 4,808
4.2%
9 RASH 4,754
4.2%
10 OVERDOSE 3,777
3.3%
11 PAIN OF SKIN 3,498
3.1%
12 PRURITUS 3,462
3.0%
13 HYPERSENSITIVITY 2,980
2.6%
14 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 1,657
1.4%
15 UNDERDOSE 1,481
1.3%
16 URTICARIA 1,283
1.1%
17 RASH MACULAR 1,261
1.1%
18 RASH PAPULAR 1,168
1.0%
19 SENSITIVE SKIN 884
0.8%
20 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 874
0.8%
21 SWELLING FACE 869
0.8%
22 SKIN DISCOLOURATION 742
0.6%
23 RASH ERYTHEMATOUS 738
0.6%
24 SKIN SWELLING 730
0.6%
25 PRODUCT USE ISSUE 698
0.6%
26 SKIN HYPERPIGMENTATION 679
0.6%
27 DERMATITIS 650
0.6%
28 SKIN FISSURES 598
0.5%
29 BLISTER 539
0.5%
30 CHEMICAL BURN OF SKIN 533
0.5%

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.