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Succinic acid

for the treatment of acne.

Drug Facts

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Drug facts

Used for
for the treatment of acne.
How to take it
  • clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product
  • cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily
  • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times…

What it is used for

  • for the treatment of acne.

What it does

Acne Treatment

How to take it

  • clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product
  • cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily
  • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor
  • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.

While you are taking it

  • skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time
  • if irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.

Warnings

For external use only.

Keeping it away from children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Avoid contact with eyes.

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Succinic acid; [reviewed 2026 Aug 3; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/succinic-acid

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 3). Succinic acid. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/succinic-acid

AMA 11th

Succinic acid. sofidex. Reviewed August 3, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/succinic-acid

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