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CVS SPF 50 Face Sunscreen Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide 5 g/100mL; 6 g/100mL Lotion — NDC 51316-0217-01 package photo

CVS SPF 50 Face Sunscreen Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide 5 g/100mL; 6 g/100mL Lotion

by CVS · 1 BOTTLE in 1 BOX (51316-217-01) / 50 mL in 1 BOTTLE
NDC 51316-0217-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 51316-217-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Aug 27, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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⚠️
Other active recalls for Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Sep 3, 2024 — Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product (Vivier Pharma, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0662-2024
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 51316-217-01
Product NDC 51316-217
11-digit billing NDC 51316021701
UNII SOI2LOH54Z, 15FIX9V2JP
UPC 0050428107775
Application # M020
SPL Set ID 26a69a47-947a-a478-e063-6394a90aa468
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2025-01-28
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form LOTION
Substance ZINC OXIDE; TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 51316-217-01 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 51316-0217-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerCVS
FDA applicationM020 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code51316
First marketedJan 2025
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio100 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

This is a topical lotion sunscreen containing titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as active ingredients. Both are inorganic (mineral) UV filters that are commonly used to reflect and scatter ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The product is labeled SPF 50 and is marketed as an over-the-counter monograph drug, meaning it is sold under FDA's established rules for sunscreen products rather than as an individually approved new drug application.

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 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.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII A9EJ3J61HQ
    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.
  • UNII ZY81Z83H0X
    Aloe vera leaf is a plant extract derived from the aloe plant. It is used in medicines as a natural moisturizer and skin-soothing agent in topical formulations.
  • UNII LMI26O6933
    Alumina is a white powder form of aluminum oxide. It's used as a filler to add bulk to tablets and capsules, and sometimes as a thickening or anti-caking agent in powdered formulations.
  • UNII I9PJ0O6294
    A modified starch derived from corn or potato starch with aluminum salt and octenylsuccinic acid added. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a thickening agent in liquid formulations.
  • UNII LKG8494WBH
    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.
  • UNII W2ZU1RY8B0
    A plant extract from green tea leaves. It's used as an antioxidant ingredient to help preserve the medicine and maintain its stability during storage.
  • UNII V2W71V8T0X
    A silicone-based compound that mixes oil and water together. Used in formulations as an emulsifier to help blend ingredients and improve texture and stability of creams, lotions, and other topical products.
  • UNII YY7C30VXJT
    A natural plant extract from cucumber that adds flavor and freshness to medicines. It may also serve as a moisturizing agent or mild preservative in topical or oral formulations.
  • UNII RGS4T2AS00
    A silicone-based lubricant and anti-foaming agent derived from silicon compounds. It reduces friction between tablet particles and equipment, helps prevent foam during manufacturing, and can be used as a coating agent in oral and topical products.
  • UNII 7FLD91C86K
    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
  • UNII 2865993309
    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.
  • UNII 147D247K3P
    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.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    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.
  • UNII T8RBB3RCP9
    Hydrogen dimethicone is a silicone-based oil with a thick, smooth consistency. It's used in medicines as a lubricant and anti-foaming agent to help pills slide through equipment during manufacturing and reduce unwanted bubbles in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 5965N8W85T
    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.
  • UNII 99S671U9KB
    Pomegranate fruit juice, a natural liquid extracted from pomegranate fruit. It's used as a flavor and color agent to improve taste and appearance of medicines.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    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.
  • UNII 451W47IQ8X
    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.
  • UNII MDL271E3GR
    Sorbitan olivate is an emulsifier derived from sorbitol and olive oil. It helps blend water and oil ingredients together to maintain consistent texture and appearance throughout the medicine.
  • UNII 5Z4DPO246A
    A synthetic plastic polymer made from styrene and acrylamide monomers. It acts as a film-former and binder in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and control how quickly the medicine dissolves and releases in your body.
  • UNII C34U15ICXA
    A plant extract from grape seeds that acts as an antioxidant and preservative in medications. It helps protect the active ingredients from degrading and extends the product's shelf life.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    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.

22 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesAloe barbadensis leaf extract, alumina, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, benzyl alcohol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, dimethicone, disodium EDTA, ethyhexyl palmitate, ethyhexylglycerin, glycerin, hydrogen dimethicone, propanediol, punica granatum fruit juice, silica, sodium chloride, sorbitan olivate, styrene/acrylates copolymer, vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract, water.

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer gPer package
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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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
CVS SPF 50 Face Sunscreen 5 g/100mL; 6 g/100mLthis 51316-0217-01 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2025
On the market since
Jan 2025
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
1 year listed
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·
No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for CVS SPF 50 Face Sunscreen (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Application Site Acne1
Application Site Hypersensitivity1
Application Site Vesicles1

Reporter sex

1 reports
Female · 100%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization1
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
51316-0217-01 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE in 1 BOX (51316-217-01) / 50 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2025-01-28 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
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.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 51316-217-01, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 51316-0217-01, written without dashes as 51316021701. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 51316-0217-01, the first segment (51316) is the labeler code FDA assigned to CVS; the middle segment (0217) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by CVS. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
CVS is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 29 words ▾

Helps prevent sunscreen. 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 105 words ▾

For sunscreen use: shake well before use, apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure and as needed, reapply: after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, and 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 am - 2 pm, wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor.

⚠️ Warnings 38 words ▾

For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts.

🧪 Active Ingredient 6 words ▾

Titanium Dioxide 6%, Zinc Oxide 5%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 52 words ▾

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, alumina, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, benzyl alcohol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, dimethicone, disodium EDTA, ethyhexyl palmitate, ethyhexylglycerin, glycerin, hydrogen dimethicone, propanediol, punica granatum fruit juice, silica, sodium chloride, sorbitan olivate, styrene/acrylates copolymer, vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract, water.

🎯 Purpose 1 words ▾

Sunscreen

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 51316-0213-01 · CVS 51316-0220-01 · CVS →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.