BEET THE SUN LIGHTWEIGHT SUNSCREEN BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 40 PA AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE 30 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 30 mg/mL Lotion, 50 mL
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
Beet the Sun Lightweight Sunscreen is a topical lotion marketed as an over-the-counter sunscreen under FDA monograph rules. It contains four UV-absorbing chemicals: avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene, which are commonly used in sunscreen formulas to help filter ultraviolet radiation and are labeled with a broad spectrum SPF 40 rating. This type of product is typically applied to the skin to help protect against sun exposure.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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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 liquid alcohol derived from petroleum or plant sources. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
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A natural red colorant derived from beets. It's used to give medicines their color and help patients identify the correct dosage form.
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Caprylyl glycol is a clear liquid derived from coconut oil. In medicines, it acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a preservative booster to prevent microbial growth, and a solvent to help dissolve or mix other ingredients.
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A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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An organic chemical compound used as a UV filter in topical formulations. It helps protect the medicine or product from degradation caused by sunlight exposure during storage and use.
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Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in skin and joints. In medicines, it acts as a moisturizer and thickening agent to improve texture and help the product spread smoothly.
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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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Isohexadecane is a synthetic hydrocarbon oil used as an emollient and solvent in topical medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improves spreadability and absorption through the skin.
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Levomenol is a naturally derived alcohol compound used as a skin-conditioning and anti-inflammatory agent in topical formulations. It helps soothe and protect the skin while improving product texture and absorption.
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Pentylene glycol is a humectant and preservative helper derived from petroleum or plant sources. It draws moisture into the product and helps prevent bacterial growth, keeping medicines stable during storage.
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Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.
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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 plant extract from white willow bark. It's used as a natural flavoring agent and may help preserve the medicine by providing mild antioxidant properties in the formulation.
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Sodium acrylate is a synthetic polymer (plastic-like material) used as a superabsorbent and thickening agent in medicines. It helps control the consistency and release of active ingredients, particularly in gel or semi-solid formulations.
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A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
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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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| Beet The Sun Lightweight Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf 40 Pa 30 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 30 mg/mLthis 14268-0118-50 | ENGLEWOOD | 50 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Beet the sun lightweight sunscreen broad spectrum spf 40 pa 30 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 30 mg/mL 83493-0150-01 | Krave | 50 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 14268-0118-50 You're viewing this | 50 mL in 1 TUBE (14268-118-50) | 2023-03-01 | Active |
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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. |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope. |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating Reapply at least every 2 hours Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: Sun Protection Measures. Limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Wear long sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses Children under 6 months: Ask a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Avoid contact with eyes. For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. 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.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Avobenzone 3% Homosalate 10% Octisalate 5% Octocrylene 3% Purpose Sunscreen
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Water (Aqua), Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Bisabolol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Hydroxyacetophenone, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract, Solidago Virgaurea Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Sunscreen