SALICYLIC ACID 21 mg

SWABTOPICALCVS PHARMACYNDC: 59779-076Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

Carbomer Homopolymer Type C (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)

Thickener/Gelling Agent

Docusate Sodium

Wetting Agent/Surfactant

Edetate Sodium

Chelating Agent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Sodium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Carbomer Homopolymer Type C (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)	Thickener/Gelling Agent	No	A specific cross-linked acrylic acid polymer used to create clear gels for topical formulations.
Docusate Sodium	Wetting Agent/Surfactant	No	A surfactant used as a wetting agent in tablet manufacturing and also as a stool softener (active ingredient in some laxatives).
Edetate Sodium	Chelating Agent	No	A sodium salt of EDTA used to bind metal ions, preventing degradation of active ingredients and preserving formulation stability.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Sodium Hydroxide	pH Adjuster	No	A strong alkali used to adjust the pH of pharmaceutical solutions. Present only in trace amounts in the final product.

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.