ZO Skin Health Gel Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Avobenzone, Octisalate, Octocrylene 4.5 g/45g; 1.35 g/45g; 2.25 g/45g Gel
🆔 Identity & classification
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This is a topical gel sunscreen product marketed as an over-the-counter monograph drug. It contains three active ingredients that function as ultraviolet (UV) filters: avobenzone, octisalate, and octocrylene. These chemical sunscreen agents are commonly used together in broad-spectrum formulations to absorb and scatter both UVA and UVB radiation from the sun. The product is applied to the skin to provide sun protection.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
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A synthetic liquid derived from benzoic acid and long-chain alcohols. It functions as a solvent and penetration enhancer in topical formulations, helping active ingredients dissolve and absorb into the skin.
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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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Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is a white crystalline powder. It serves as an antioxidant to prevent degradation of other ingredients and may also function as a preservative in the formulation.
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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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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 synthetic chemical compound used as a plasticizer in pharmaceutical coatings. It makes film coatings more flexible and durable so they don't crack or peel during manufacturing and storage.
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A synthetic organic compound used as a UV filter and stabilizer in medications. It helps protect the drug from light degradation and may improve shelf life in formulations exposed to sunlight.
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A clear oily liquid derived from sebacic acid, used as a plasticizer and solvent in pharmaceutical coatings and films to improve flexibility and help active ingredients dissolve properly.
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A silicone-based polymer blend that acts as an emulsifier and texture modifier. It helps keep oil and water mixed together in the formulation and gives the product a smooth, spreadable consistency.
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Ethylhexyl palmitate is an oily chemical made from palm oil and alcohol. It acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical medicines, helping the product spread smoothly and keeping skin soft.
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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 crosslinked polymer made by combining hexamethylene diisocyanate with trimethylol hexyllactone. It's used as a film-former and binder to help create protective coatings on tablets or capsules and improve product stability.
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A synthetic oil made from hydrogenated plant or petroleum waxes. It serves as a lubricant and glidant in tablet or capsule formulations to reduce friction during manufacturing and improve powder flow.
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A synthetic oily compound used as an emollient and solvent in topical medicines. It helps soften the skin, improve product spreadability, and dissolve active ingredients for better absorption through the skin.
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Isododecane is a lightweight liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent and spreadability agent in topical formulations. It helps dissolve active ingredients and makes the product easier to apply and absorb into the skin.
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A synthetic compound made from lauryl alcohol and lactic acid. It works as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help mix oil and water-based ingredients and improve how the medicine dissolves or spreads.
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A natural fatty substance from soybeans that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines to improve texture and help the product break down properly in your body.
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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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A plant-based oil derived from white lupin seeds. It acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations, helping to soften and smooth the product texture while improving how it spreads on skin.
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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 synthetic antioxidant compound used to prevent oils and fats in medications from breaking down or becoming rancid during storage. It helps maintain the medicine's stability and shelf life.
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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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A synthetic plastic polymer used as a film-coating material on tablets and capsules. It helps protect the medicine, control how fast it dissolves, and improve appearance by creating a smooth, glossy outer layer.
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Polyamide-3 is a synthetic plastic polymer used in medications as a coating or film-forming agent. It helps protect the drug contents and can control how quickly the medicine dissolves in the body.
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A synthetic plastic polymer used as a film-forming agent and binder. It helps create a protective coating on tablets or capsules and improves how ingredients stick together in the formulation.
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A synthetic polymer derived from polyester chemistry, modified with a cyanodiphenylpropenoyl cap. It serves as a film-former and binder in pharmaceutical formulations, helping create protective coatings on tablets or improving product consistency.
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A silicone-based powder derived from silicon and oxygen compounds. It works as a glidant and anti-caking agent to improve how the tablet or capsule flows during manufacturing and prevent clumping in the finished product.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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Soybean oil is a natural plant oil derived from soybean seeds. It's used in medicines as a solvent and carrier to help dissolve or suspend active ingredients and improve how the body absorbs them.
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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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A fat-soluble form of vitamin A used as a colorant and nutritional fortification ingredient. It gives products a yellow or orange tint and increases vitamin A content in the formula.
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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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Wheat germ is the nutrient-rich central part of the wheat kernel. It's used in medications as a natural filler and source of vitamins and oils that can help bind and preserve the product.
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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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| ZO Skin Health Gel Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 4.5 g/45g; 1.35 g/45g; 2.25 g/45gthis 42851-0092-45 | ZO | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 42851-0092-45 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (42851-092-45) / 45 g in 1 TUBE | 2023-04-01 | Active |
| 42851-0092-34 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (42851-092-34) / 96 g in 1 TUBE | 2025-10-30 | Active |
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What NDC number is used to bill for this package of ZO Skin Health Gel Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Avobenzone, Octisalate, Octocrylene 4.5 g/45g; 1.35 g/45g; 2.25 g/45g Gel?
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Drug Facts Active Ingredients Active Ingredients Purpose Avobenzone 3.0%......... Sunscreen Octisalate 5.0%............ Sunscreen Octocrylene 10.0% Sunscreen Uses helps prevent sunburn higher SPF gives more sunburn protection provides high protection against 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 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 a doctor if rash occurs. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply: ■ at least every 2 hours. ■ after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor. 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. Other Information Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun.
Inactive Ingredients Isododecane, Silica, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyamide-8, Polyester-8, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Polyamide-3, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Lauryl Lactate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Bisabolol, Lupinus Albus Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture, Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Melanin, Pentylene Glycol, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply: ■ at least every 2 hours. ■ after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor. 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.
⚠️ 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 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 Active Ingredients Purpose Avobenzone 3.0%......... Sunscreen Octisalate 5.0%............ Sunscreen Octocrylene 10.0% Sunscreen
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Isododecane, Silica, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyamide-8, Polyester-8, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Polyamide-3, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Lauryl Lactate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Bisabolol, Lupinus Albus Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture, Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Melanin, Pentylene Glycol, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin
🎯 Purpose ▾
Uses helps prevent sunburn higher SPF gives more sunburn protection provides high protection against 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