PORESCREEN SPF40 Zinc Oxide 10 mg/100mL Lotion, 5 mL
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🆔 Identity & classification
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
Porescreen SPF40 is a topical lotion containing zinc oxide, marketed as an over-the-counter sunscreen under FDA's monograph rules for sunscreen products. Zinc oxide is a mineral UV filter commonly used in sunscreens to help block ultraviolet radiation from the sun. This lotion formulation is intended to be applied to the skin.
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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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Allantoin is a naturally derived compound that helps soften and soothe skin. In medicines, it works as a skin-conditioning agent and may help support wound healing and reduce irritation in topical formulations.
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Bentonite is a naturally occurring clay mineral used in medicines as a binder and absorbent. It helps hold tablet ingredients together and can absorb moisture or unwanted substances 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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Cellulose acetate is a plant-derived polymer made by chemically modifying cellulose fibers. In medications, it serves as a film-coating material for tablets and capsules to protect the drug, control release, and improve appearance.
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A green algae ingredient used as a natural colorant and nutritional filler in supplements and medications. It adds color and bulk to tablets and capsules.
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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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Ferric oxide red is an inorganic iron compound used as a colorant in medicines. It gives tablets, capsules, or other dosage forms a red or reddish tint for identification and appearance.
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Ferric oxide yellow is a naturally occurring iron compound used as a colorant in medications. It gives tablets, capsules, and other forms a yellow or golden hue for identification and appearance.
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A dark iron oxide compound that gives medicines their black or dark color. It's used as a colorant in tablets and capsules to help identify the product and make it visually distinctive.
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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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Hydrated silica is a fine powder form of silicon dioxide with absorbed water. It works as an anti-caking agent and absorbent in medicines, helping powders stay free-flowing and preventing clumping.
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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 weak organic acid made from natural or synthetic sources. It works as a pH buffer and preservative to maintain the medicine's stability and prevent bacterial growth during storage.
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A plant extract from lavender flowers used as a flavoring and fragrance agent in medicines. It adds taste or aroma to improve how the product smells and tastes.
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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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Linalool is a natural fragrant oil found in plants like lavender and citrus. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to mask unpleasant tastes or smells.
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Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
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Matricaria chamomilla, commonly known as chamomile, is a plant extract used in medicines as a flavoring agent and natural fragrance component. It may also provide mild soothing properties to the formulation.
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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 humectant and solvent derived from propane. It draws and holds moisture in the formulation, helping keep the medicine stable and improving texture or flow in liquid and semi-solid products.
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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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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.
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A plant-derived oil processed into smaller molecular units. It acts as an emollient and solvent in medicines, helping to dissolve or suspend active ingredients and improve absorption through the skin or digestive system.
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A naturally occurring alcohol derived from plants or synthesized chemically. It functions as a preservative and flavoring agent in medicines, helping prevent microbial growth and add pleasant taste to oral products.
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Polyethylene oxide is a synthetic polymer derived from ethylene. In medicines, it acts as a binder to hold ingredients together, a thickener to adjust texture, and a disintegrant to help the tablet or capsule break apart for absorption.
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A complex emulsifier made from glycerin and fatty acids. It helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together and improves the texture and stability of creams, lotions, and other formulated 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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Propylene glycol stearate is a waxy substance made by combining stearic acid with propylene glycol. It acts as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients, and also serves as a thickener or stabilizer in the medicine.
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A fragrant oil derived from Rosa x alba flowers, used as a flavoring agent and fragrance to improve the taste and aroma of the medicine.
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Sea salt is sodium chloride harvested from seawater. It acts as a flavoring agent and preservative in medications, helping enhance taste and prevent microbial growth.
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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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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.
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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 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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Squalene is a natural oil-like substance found in shark liver and some plants. It's used in medicines as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water-based ingredients together.
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Sunflower oil is a natural vegetable oil derived from sunflower seeds. It serves as a solvent, lubricant, and carrier in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and improve how the medication flows and absorbs in the body.
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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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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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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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💲 Pricing
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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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| Porescreen Spf40 10 mg/100mLthis 68479-0291-05 | Dermalogica, | 5 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 68479-0291-02 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (68479-291-02) / 30 mL in 1 TUBE | 2022-12-01 | Active |
| 68479-0291-04 | 59 mL in 1 TUBE (68479-291-04) | 2022-12-01 | Active |
| 68479-0291-05 You're viewing this | 5 mL in 1 TUBE (68479-291-05) | 2022-12-01 | 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. |
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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 , helps decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Shake before each use. Apply evenly and liberally to face, 15 minutes prior to sun exposure. Can be worn alone or underneath make-up.
Reapply at least every two hours. Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging.
To help decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF 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-sleeve shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor.
⚠️ 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.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients Zinc Oxide (10%)
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Water/Aqua/Eau, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Silica Silylate, Lactic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sea Salt (Maris Sal), Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Squalene, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, Allantoin, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Glycerin, Bisabolol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10, Silica, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Magnesium Stearate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Bentonite, Cellulose Acetate, Phenylpropanol, Hydrated Silica, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Linalool.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Sunscreen