Medline Dimethicone 1.575 g/100mL Cream, 118 mL
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🆔 Identity & classification
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🩺 Clinical
Medline Dimethicone 1.575 g/100mL Cream is a topical over-the-counter skin protectant product marketed under FDA's OTC monograph rules. Dimethicone is a silicone-based ingredient typically used in skin care creams to form a protective barrier on the skin surface and help reduce moisture loss. This type of product is commonly used on minor skin irritation, chafing, and dry skin areas.
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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 compound derived from the amino acid cysteine. It acts as a mucolytic agent to help thin and break down mucus, making it easier to expel from airways.
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Aloe vera leaf juice is a clear gel extracted from aloe vera plant leaves. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, emollient, and preservative to soothe skin contact and help keep the product stable.
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Arginine is an amino acid used in medicines as a buffer and pH adjuster. It helps maintain the proper acidity level and stability of liquid formulations.
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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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Ascorbyl palmitate is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant in medicines. It prevents oils and fats in the product from breaking down and becoming less stable over time.
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Canola oil is a plant-based oil derived from rapeseed. It's used in medicines as a solvent and carrier to help dissolve or suspend active ingredients, and may improve how the body absorbs certain medications.
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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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Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3, a fat-soluble vitamin added to medicines as a nutritional supplement or active ingredient fortification. It helps the body absorb calcium and support bone health.
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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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Orange oil obtained by cold pressing orange peel. It serves as a flavoring agent and fragrance in medicines to improve taste and aroma.
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Grapefruit oil is a natural aromatic extract from grapefruit peel. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent to improve taste and sometimes as a fragrance component.
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A natural oil extracted from mandarin orange peel. It serves as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient to improve the taste and smell of the medicine.
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A sulfur-containing organic compound used as a solvent and penetration enhancer in medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improve their absorption through skin or mucous membranes.
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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 waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid. It works as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients together, and as a thickener to give the medicine its proper texture and consistency.
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Glycine is an amino acid used in medicines as a buffer to help stabilize pH and improve taste. It may also serve as a filler or binder to give the product proper form and consistency.
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Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, a water-soluble nutrient. In medicines, it may be added as a nutritional supplement or to support skin health, though its primary role here is as an active ingredient rather than a traditional inactive filler.
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Black olive is a plant-derived ingredient used as a natural colorant to give medicines their dark appearance. It may also serve as a flavoring agent in some formulations.
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A natural oil extracted from olives. It acts as an emollient and lubricant in formulations, helping to soften ingredients and improve how the medicine spreads or flows.
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A plant extract from olive leaves used in formulations as an antioxidant and preservative. It helps protect the medicine from degradation and extend shelf life.
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A waxy substance made from polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer in liquid and semi-solid medicines.
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Polyethylene glycol 400 is a clear, thick liquid made from petroleum-derived polymers. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
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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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Proline is an amino acid used in pharmaceutical formulations as a bulking agent and stabilizer. It helps maintain product stability and can improve the texture or consistency of medicines, particularly in powders and freeze-dried products.
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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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Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a form of vitamin B6, added to medicines as a nutritional supplement or to meet dietary requirements. It supports the body's metabolism and nerve function.
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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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Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
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Stearyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from natural oils or made synthetically. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping mix ingredients together and give the product the right texture.
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Taurine is a naturally occurring amino acid compound. In medicines, it may function as a stabilizer or buffering agent to help maintain the product's chemical balance and shelf stability.
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A sodium salt compound used as a chelating agent in medicines. It binds to metals and minerals to improve stability, prevent discoloration, and help the medication stay effective longer.
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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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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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Corn oil is a vegetable oil extracted from corn kernels. It's used in medicines as a solvent to dissolve active ingredients and help the body absorb them, and sometimes as a lubricant in capsules.
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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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| Medline 1.575 g/100mL 53329-0149-86 | Medline | 946 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medline 1.575 g/100mLthis 53329-0271-44 | Medline | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 53329-0271-44 You're viewing this | 118 mL in 1 TUBE (53329-271-44) | 2026-07-01 | Active |
| 53329-0271-86 | 946 mL in 1 TUBE (53329-271-86) | 2026-07-01 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions apply as needed
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only Do not use on deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns When using this product do not get into eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms last for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days 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 from freezing, Avoid excessive heat.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Dimethicone 1.5% w/w
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Acetyl Cysteine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arginine, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Canola Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholecalciferol, Citric Acid, Dimethyl Sulfone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glycine, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, PEG-8, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Proline, Propanediol, Pyridoxine HCL, Retinyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Taurine, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol, Water, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Skin protectant