ACO Canoderm 5% Cream

ACO Canoderm 5% is a dermatological cream widely used in the Nordic region for the treatment of dry skin and the prevention of atopic eczema. The brand name ACO is an abbreviation for 'Apotekens Composita' (The Pharmacy's Mixture), a name established in 1939 by the Swedish Pharmaceutical Society (Apotekarsocieteten) to unify pharmacy-produced skincare under a single quality mark.

While the brand has deep historical roots in Swedish state-owned pharmacy history, its ownership has transitioned through several major corporations. After being part of the Swedish state pharmaceutical apparatus and later owned by companies like Oriflame and Omega Pharma, it was most recently acquired in a major deal finalized in late 2025 and 2026. The brand is now part of the Karo Healthcare portfolio following their acquisition of ACO Hud Nordic AB from Perrigo. Manufacturing has historically occurred in Sweden (notably in Malmö) and Belgium, reflecting the brand's expansive Nordic and European distribution.