Blistex Medicated Berry Balm Dimethicone, Octinoxate, and Octisalate 2 g/100g; 6.6 g/100g; 4.4 g/100g Stick, 1 cylinder
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Blistex Medicated Berry Balm is a topical lip balm stick marketed as an over-the-counter monograph product. It contains two sunscreen active ingredients, octinoxate and octisalate, which are typically used to absorb ultraviolet (UV) rays and help protect skin from sun damage. The product also contains dimethicone, a silicone-based ingredient commonly used in lip and skin care products to form a protective barrier and help retain moisture on the lips.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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A halogenated derivative of camphor, a natural compound from camphor tree oil. Functions as a preservative and antimicrobial agent to help prevent microbial growth in the medication.
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A natural plant-based wax derived from candelilla shrub leaves. It acts as a coating agent, hardener, and texture modifier to control how quickly the medicine releases and to improve the tablet or capsule's appearance and stability.
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Ceresin is a purified mineral wax derived from ozocerite. It functions as a binding agent, thickener, and coating material in medicines to help hold ingredients together and provide texture or protective coating.
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Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
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Cetyl palmitate is a waxy substance made from natural fats. It works as a binder and thickener to help hold the medicine together and control how it dissolves in your body.
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Cocoa butter is a natural fat extracted from cocoa beans. It's used in medicines as a base for suppositories and as a lubricant to help pills dissolve smoothly.
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A synthetic red dye used to color medicines and products. It helps make tablets, capsules, and liquids visually distinct so patients can easily identify their medication.
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Isopropyl myristate is an oily liquid made from coconut or palm oil. It's used in medicines as an emollient and penetration enhancer to help the medicine absorb through skin or improve spreadability in topical products.
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Lanolin is a waxy substance derived from sheep's wool. It's used in medicines as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent to soften formulations and improve spreadability in topical products like creams and ointments.
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Lanolin oil is a waxy substance derived from sheep's wool that acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. It helps soften and smooth the skin while also serving as a moisturizing component in topical formulations.
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A cooling compound from mint plants used as a flavoring agent and to create a fresh sensation in medicines. It helps mask bitter tastes and improve how the product feels in the mouth.
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Mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from crude oil. It acts as a lubricant and emollient in medications, helping pills slide smoothly during manufacturing and aiding moisture retention in topical products.
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Paraffin is a waxy, petroleum-derived substance used as a coating, lubricant, and hardening agent in tablets and capsules. It helps protect the medicine from moisture and gives pills a smooth finish.
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Petrolatum is a purified mineral oil-based jelly derived from petroleum. In medicines, it acts as an emollient, lubricant, and moisture barrier to soften skin, reduce friction, and help prevent water loss from formulations.
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Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
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A synthetic polymer derived from petroleum, polybutene is used as a binder and lubricant in solid medications to help hold ingredients together and improve the tablet or capsule's flow during manufacturing.
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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees. In medicines, it works as a coating agent and thickener to control how fast the drug dissolves and improve the product's texture and appearance.
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| Price system | Per each | 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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| Blistex Medicated Mint Balm 2 g/100g; 6.6 g/100g; 4.4 g/100g 10157-1120-01 | Blistex | 1 cylinder | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Blistex Medicated Berry Balm 2 g/100g; 6.6 g/100g; 4.4 g/100gthis 10157-1121-01 | Blistex | 1 cylinder | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Blistex Medicated Lip Balm 2 g/100g; 6.6 g/100g; 4.4 g/100g 10157-1119-01 | Blistex | 1 cylinder | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 10157-1121-01 You're viewing this | 1 CYLINDER in 1 CARTON (10157-1121-1) / 4.25 g in 1 CYLINDER | 2018-01-15 | Active |
| 10157-1121-04 | 4 CYLINDER in 1 CARTON (10157-1121-4) / 4.25 g in 1 CYLINDER | 2018-01-15 | Active |
| 10157-1121-02 | 4.25 g in 1 CYLINDER (10157-1121-2) | 2024-02-08 | Active |
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What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Blistex Medicated Berry Balm Dimethicone, Octinoxate, and Octisalate 2 g/100g; 6.6 g/100g; 4.4 g/100g Stick?
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked lips helps prevent sunburn
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure reapply at least every 2 hours use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Skin Cancer/Skin Aging Alert Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. This product has been shown only to help prevent sunburn, not skin cancer or early skin aging. 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 a doctor if rash occurs Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients Purpose Dimethicone 2.0% (w/w) Lip protectant Octinoxate 6.6% (w/w) Sunscreen Octisalate 4.4% (w/w) Sunscreen
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients beeswax, camphor, cetyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, flavor, isopropyl myristate, lanolin, lanolin oil, menthol, mineral oil, ozokerite, paraffin, petrolatum, phenoxyethanol, polybutene, red 6 lake, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, titanium dioxide
🎯 Purpose ▾
Active ingredients Purpose Dimethicone 2.0% (w/w) Lip protectant Octinoxate 6.6% (w/w) Sunscreen Octisalate 4.4% (w/w) Sunscreen