2-Hydroxy-2-methylacetic acid
3licensed products
1 monograph
Lotion, Suppository
Health Canada Monographs
1Cautions & Contraindications
15cautionAll products
cautionFor external use only (US FDA 2021).
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water (US FDA 2021).
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen or last for more than 7 days (US FDA 2021).
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away.
cautionProducts containing colloidal oatmeal or sodium bicarbonate (when labelled for use as a soak or wet dressing)
cautionWhen using this product soaking too long may over-dry the skin (US FDA 2021).
cautionProducts containing 3% lactic acid or more
cautionWhen using this product limit sun exposure and apply a sunburn protectant for a week after use, as this product may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun.
cautionProducts in powder form
cautionWhen using this product keep powder away from face to avoid inhalation, which can cause breathing problems (US FDA 2021).
contraindicationProducts in a powder form
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Alternative Names
935-Ureidohydantoin(common)Acetic acid, zinc salt, dihydrate(common)Allantoin(common)Almond oil(common)Almond oil, virgin(common)Aluminum hydrate(common)Aluminum hydroxide(common)Amygdalae oleum virginale(common)Argilla(common)Baking soda(common)Bolus alba(common)C.I. No. 77947(common)Calamine(common)Carbamide(common)Carbonic acid monosodium salt(common)China clay(common)Cocao butter(common)Cocoa butter(common)Cod liver oil(common)Colloidal oatmeal(common)+73 more
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
33.5 %3 licensed products
0.25 Grams1 licensed products
4 %1 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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