Blue Lizard Sheer SPF 50 Sunscreen Zinc Oxide 303.8 mg/mL Lotion
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🆔 Identity & classification
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
Blue Lizard Sheer SPF 50 Sunscreen is a topical lotion containing zinc oxide, a mineral sunscreen agent. Zinc oxide is commonly used in sunscreens to help protect skin from ultraviolet radiation by reflecting and scattering UV rays. This product is marketed as an over-the-counter sunscreen under FDA's monograph rules for sunscreen products.
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A synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant and preservative in medications. It helps prevent the active ingredients from degrading when exposed to oxygen or light.
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A natural gum derived from an Australian acacia tree. It acts as a binder and thickener to help hold tablet ingredients together and improve the medicine's texture.
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Benzyl alcohol is a clear liquid used as a preservative and solvent in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth and dissolves other ingredients to create uniform liquid formulations.
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A synthetic compound used as a solvent and penetration enhancer in topical formulations. It helps dissolve active ingredients and allows them to penetrate the skin more effectively.
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A hydrocarbon oil derived from petroleum, containing 13 to 15 carbon atoms per molecule. It serves as a lubricant and glidant in tablets and capsules to reduce friction during manufacturing and improve powder flow.
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A fat derived from coconut or palm oil containing shorter fatty acid chains. It serves as a solvent and carrier to help dissolve or suspend active ingredients, improving absorption and stability in liquid formulations.
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A natural extract from the Australian finger lime fruit. Used as a flavoring agent and natural colorant to enhance taste and appearance in medicines.
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A natural oil derived from macadamia nuts, used as an emollient and conditioning agent. It helps soften the product's texture and improve how it spreads or absorbs on skin or mucous membranes.
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Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic preservative used to prevent bacteria and mold from growing in medicines and personal care products. It helps keep the product safe and stable throughout its shelf life.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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A synthetic compound used in medicines as a preservative and antimicrobial agent. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth, extending the product's shelf life.
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Isostearic acid is a fatty acid derived from vegetable oils. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines, helping blend ingredients together and reducing friction during tablet or capsule manufacturing.
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A natural fat extracted from sunflower seeds. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines, helping mix ingredients that don't normally blend together and allowing the product to flow smoothly during manufacturing.
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Malic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in fruits. It works as a buffer and flavor agent to maintain the medicine's pH balance and add tartness to the product.
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A plant-derived emulsifier made from glycerin and ricinoleic acid (from castor oil). It helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together in formulations and improves product texture and stability.
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A complex emulsifier made from glycerin and fatty acids. It helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together and improves the texture and stability of creams, lotions, and other formulated products.
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A synthetic fatty acid used as a thickener and stabilizer in medicines. It helps create the right texture and prevents separation of ingredients in liquid or semi-solid formulations.
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Propanediol is a clear liquid organic compound derived from vegetable sources or synthesized chemically. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a solvent to dissolve active ingredients, and a preservative booster in liquid medications and supplements.
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A clay-based ingredient used as a suspending agent and thickener in liquid medicines. It helps keep solid particles evenly distributed throughout the product so the medication mixes properly when shaken.
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A natural extract from the Davidson plum, an Australian native fruit. Used as a flavor and color ingredient to enhance taste and appearance in medications.
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Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
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Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E derived from plant oils. It acts as an antioxidant in medicines to prevent oils and fats from breaking down and spoiling during storage.
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Triethyl citrate is a clear liquid derived from citric acid. It acts as a plasticizer and solvent in tablet coatings and film formulations, helping the coating remain flexible and adhere properly to the medicine.
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A chelating agent derived from sodium and organic compounds. It binds to metal ions in the formulation to improve stability and prevent unwanted chemical reactions that could degrade the medicine.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Blue Lizard Sheer SPF 50 Sunscreen 303.8 mg/mLthis 00316-2059-30 | Crown | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 00316-2059-30 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (0316-2059-30) / 89 mL in 1 TUBE | 2025-03-21 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses helps prevent sunburn
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions • shake well prior to use • apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure • children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor • reapply: • after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating • immediately after towel drying • at least every 2 hours • Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: • limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses.
Keep out of reach of children
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only Do not use • on damaged or broken skin When using this product • keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove Stop use and ask doctor if • rash occurs Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients Zinc Oxide 24.5%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Acacia Victoriae Fruit Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Ethyl Macadamiate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Malic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propanediol, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Santalum Acuminatum Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethyl Citrate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Water, Xanthan Gum
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Sunscreen