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Expedition BackCountry SPF 30 octocrylene, octisalate, and avobenzone 5 g/100mL; 3 g/100mL; 2.5 g/100mL Spray, 180 mL — NDC 52854-0326-01 package photo
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Expedition BackCountry SPF 30 octocrylene, octisalate, and avobenzone 5 g/100mL; 3 g/100mL; 2.5 g/100mL Spray, 180 mL — NDC 52854-326-01 (Billing 52854-0326-01)

by Tropical Seas, Inc. · 180 mL in 1 CAN

This is a package of 180 mL of Expedition BackCountry SPF 30 octocrylene, octisalate, and avobenzone 5 g/100mL; 3 g/100mL; 2.5 g/100mL Spray from Tropical Seas, Inc., marketed since Dec 2020 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 52854-0326-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 52854-326-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 2026 · this listing last changed Aug 27, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 52854-326-01 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
52854 labeler · 326 product · 01 package
Package marketed since
Dec 7, 2020
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC)
0079608913265
FDA record last changed
Aug 27, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 52854-326-01
Product NDC 52854-326
11-digit billing NDC 52854032601
UNII 5A68WGF6WM, 4X49Y0596W, G63QQF2NOX
UPC 0079608913265
Application # M020
SPL Set ID b5e4e63c-3e51-0a78-e053-2a95a90abd87
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2020-12-07
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form SPRAY
Substance OCTOCRYLENE; OCTISALATE; AVOBENZONE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 52854-326-01 — 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 → 52854-0326-01. 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.

Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

This is a topical sunscreen spray containing three UV-filtering agents: avobenzone, octisalate, and octocrylene. These ingredients are commonly used together in sunscreens to absorb and scatter ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The spray form allows quick, easy application to skin and is marketed as an over-the-counter monograph sunscreen product, meaning it follows FDA's established safety and effectiveness rules for the sunscreen drug category.

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.

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 mLPer 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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
52854-0326-01 You're viewing this Main listing 180 mL in 1 CAN 2020-12-07 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Reef Kids SPF 30 Oxybenzone Free 5 g/100mL; 3 g/100mL; 2.5 g/100mL 52854-0538-02 Tropical 180 ml — — FDA listed —
Land Shark SPF 30 5 g/100mL; 3 g/100mL; 2.5 g/100mL 52854-0913-01 Tropical 180 ml — — FDA listed —
Expedition BackCountry SPF 30 5 g/100mL; 3 g/100mL; 2.5 g/100mLthis 52854-0326-01 Tropical 180 ml — — 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

🏛️
2020
On the market since
Dec 2020
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
6 years 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.

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 2FGT9T2SQC
    A fragrant essential oil derived from balsam fir tree needles. It serves as a flavoring agent and aromatic component in medicines, providing taste and scent to make the product more palatable.
  • UNII 0S45F449MJ
    Achillea millefolium root oil is a plant-derived oil from yarrow roots. It is used in medicines as a flavoring agent and fragrance component to improve taste or smell.
  • UNII JU3XHR8VWK
    A synthetic plastic polymer used as a film-coating agent. It forms a protective layer around tablets or capsules to control how and where the medicine dissolves in your digestive system.
  • UNII 3K9958V90M
    A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
  • 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 75IZZ8Y727
    Camphor oil is a colorless to pale yellow essential oil derived from the camphor laurel tree. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and mild skin-soothing ingredient in topical formulations.
  • UNII QYO8Q067D0
    Citronella oil is a natural plant-derived oil used as a fragrance and flavoring agent in medicines. It provides taste and aroma to make medications more palatable for patients.
  • UNII 0THT5PCI0R
    A silicone-based liquid that helps distribute active ingredients evenly throughout topical products. It acts as a solvent and emollient, allowing medicines to spread smoothly on skin while improving texture and absorption.
  • UNII 2R04ONI662
    Eucalyptus oil is a fragrant liquid extracted from eucalyptus tree leaves. It's used in medicines as a flavor, scent, or soothing agent in topical products and cough preparations.
  • UNII G5SU0BFK7O
    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.
  • UNII 9RES347CKG
    A fragrant oil derived from lavandin plants, used as a flavoring and aromatic agent to improve the taste and smell of medicines.
  • UNII 2XIW34BN6O
    A fragrant oil derived from litsea cubeba fruit, used as a flavoring agent and aromatic ingredient to improve the taste and smell of the medicine.
  • UNII X323T6QO4M
    A synthetic polymer made from citric acid and long-chain alcohols. It acts as a film-former and thickener in topical products, helping create a smooth texture and improve how the medicine spreads on skin.
  • UNII X8725R883T
    A synthetic oily liquid derived from branched carboxylic acids, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. It helps soften and smooth the product's texture while improving how it spreads on skin.
  • UNII AKN3KSD11B
    Orange oil obtained by cold pressing orange peel. It serves as a flavoring agent and fragrance in medicines to improve taste and aroma.
  • UNII 0C143929GK
    Phenethyl benzoate is a synthetic fragrance and flavoring agent used in medicines to mask unpleasant tastes or add pleasant aroma to improve patient acceptance of the medication.
  • UNII F3IN55X5PO
    A plant-derived essential oil from patchouli leaves. It serves as a fragrance and flavoring agent to improve the taste and smell of the medicine.

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

The official label also statessd alcohol 40-b, deionized water, lauryl lactate, cyclopentasiloxane, c12-15 alcohols benzoate, acrylates octylacrylamide copolymer, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, octyl dodecyl citrate crosspolymer, phenethyl benzoate, citronella oil, eucalyptus oil, fir needle oil, lavandin oil, litsea oil, camphor oil, patchouli oil, yara yara, and orange oil.

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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerTropical Seas, Inc.
FDA applicationM020 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code52854
First marketedDec 2020
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio29 products on file

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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.

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 📄 Do Not Use 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 30 words ▾

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 141 words ▾

Directions apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure do not spray directly on face - spray into hands and apply to face hold approximately 4 - 6 inches from skin to spray rub into skin evenly to ensure appropriate coverage use in a well-ventilated area avoid inhaling or exposing others to spray do not apply in windy conditions 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 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses children under 6 months: Ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 83 words ▾

Warnings For external use only Flammable: Do not use near heat, flame, or while smoking Do not use on damaged or broken skin When using this product : Keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not store at temperatures above 120° F Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 8 words ▾

Active Ingredients Octocrylene 5.0% Octisalate 3.0% Avobenzone 2.5%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 44 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients sd alcohol 40-b, deionized water, lauryl lactate, cyclopentasiloxane, c12-15 alcohols benzoate, acrylates octylacrylamide copolymer, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, octyl dodecyl citrate crosspolymer, phenethyl benzoate, citronella oil, eucalyptus oil, fir needle oil, lavandin oil, litsea oil, camphor oil, patchouli oil, yara yara, and orange oil.

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

Purpose Sunscreen

📄 Do Not Use 8 words ▾

Do not use on damaged or broken skin

📄 When Using This Product 30 words ▾

When using this product : Keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not store at temperatures above 120° F

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 9 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 21 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Questions or Comments 7 words ▾

Questions or comments? Call toll free 1-800-368-7327

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 11 words ▾

Principal Display Panel - Bottle Label 180ml NDC 52854-326-01 NDC 52854-326-01

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

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 Octocrylene, octisalate, avobenzone — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Application Site Burn1
Hypersensitivity1

Reporter sex

2 reports
Female · 100%
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.

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 form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
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 Tropical Seas, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Tropical Seas, Inc. 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.
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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.