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Julep No Excuses Gel for Face SPF40 AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE 30 mg/mL; 80 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 26 mg/mL Gel — NDC 68577-0106-00 package photo

Julep No Excuses Gel for Face SPF40 AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE 30 mg/mL; 80 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 26 mg/mL Gel

by Cosmax Usa, Corporation · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (68577-106-00) / 30 mL in 1 TUBE
NDC 68577-0106-00
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 68577-106-00 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 68577-106-00
Product NDC 68577-106
11-digit billing NDC 68577010600
UNII G63QQF2NOX, V06SV4M95S, 4X49Y0596W, 5A68WGF6WM
Application # M020
SPL Set ID 298404c4-d4be-7395-e063-6294a90a86bf
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2023-01-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form GEL
Substance AVOBENZONE; HOMOSALATE; OCTISALATE; OCTOCRYLENE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 68577-106-00 — 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 → 68577-0106-00. 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

LabelerCosmax Usa, Corporation
FDA applicationM020 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code68577
First marketedJan 2023
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio91 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?

Julep No Excuses Gel for Face SPF40 is a topical gel sunscreen sold as an over-the-counter monograph product. It contains four UV-filtering compounds (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene) that are typically used together to absorb and scatter ultraviolet radiation from the sun. These ingredients function as broad-spectrum sunscreen agents commonly found in facial sun protection products. The gel is applied to the skin to help block UV exposure.

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 9E8X80D2L0
    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.
  • UNII TR046Y3K1G
    A liquid alcohol derived from petroleum or plant sources. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
  • UNII LU49E6626Q
    A synthetic organic compound used as a pH buffer and neutralizing agent in medicines. It helps maintain the proper acidity level in liquid formulations to improve stability and comfort.
  • UNII W59H9296ZG
    A synthetic polymer made from acrylic compounds and vinylpyrrolidone. It works as a film-former and thickener in topical products, helping create a smooth texture and improve how the medication spreads on skin.
  • UNII 3XUS85K0RA
    Butylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or plants that acts as a humectant, solvent, and preservative booster in medicines. It helps keep formulations stable, dissolve active ingredients, and maintain moisture in topical products.
  • UNII 2EH13UN8D3
    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.
  • UNII U37N0S910T
    A natural oil extracted from camellia seeds, used as an emollient and conditioning agent. It helps soften the product texture and improve skin feel in topical formulations.
  • UNII 00YIU5438U
    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.
  • UNII Q95M2P1KJL
    A silicone-based ingredient that acts as a lubricant and glidant. It helps the tablet or capsule move smoothly through manufacturing equipment and improves powder flow during production.
  • UNII 0A5MM307FC
    A synthetic polymer that absorbs water and forms a thick, gel-like substance. In medicines, it works as a thickener and stabilizer to improve texture and help ingredients stay mixed together in creams, gels, and lotions.
  • UNII 0IAF2L30VS
    A synthetic chemical compound used as a plasticizer and conditioning agent in topical formulations. It helps soften and improve the flexibility of film coatings and suspensions applied to skin.
  • UNII 3V7K3IA58X
    A synthetic compound derived from glutamic acid, used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations to help blend oil and water components and improve product texture and spreadability.
  • UNII E107L85C40
    Dipropylene glycol is a clear liquid made from propylene glycol. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
  • UNII 8NLQ36F6MM
    Edetate disodium anhydrous is a chemical compound that binds to metal ions in a medicine. It's used as a stabilizer to prevent unwanted chemical reactions and help keep the drug product effective during storage.
  • UNII 1K09F3G675
    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.
  • 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 CA2Y0FE3FX
    A salt derived from licorice root extract, used as a flavoring agent and sweetener. It may also help soothe and protect mucous membranes in throat lozenges and cough products.
  • UNII 25KRT26H77
    A synthetic organic compound used as a preservative and antioxidant in medicines. It helps prevent breakdown and spoilage of the active ingredients during storage.
  • UNII V8A1AW0880
    Mica is a naturally occurring mineral that's ground into fine powder. It's used in medicines as a colorant and anti-caking agent to improve appearance and prevent clumping in tablets or powders.
  • UNII ZV095H5633
    A natural flavoring derived from muskmelon fruit. It is used in medicines to add pleasant taste and aroma, making the product more acceptable to take.
  • UNII 50C1307PZG
    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.
  • UNII HIE492ZZ3T
    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.
  • UNII CR7307M3QZ
    Rosa canina fruit oil is a natural oil extracted from rosehip fruit. It's used in medicines as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent to help soften and smooth the product's texture or skin contact surface.
  • UNII KM7N50LOS6
    Tin oxide is an inorganic mineral compound used in medicines as a colorant and opacifying agent. It provides white or off-white color to tablets, capsules, and coatings while helping make formulations less transparent.
  • UNII 3W1JG795YI
    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.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    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.
  • UNII R0ZB2556P8
    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.
  • UNII A3LZF0L939
    Tridecane is a clear, colorless liquid hydrocarbon derived from petroleum. It acts as a solvent and lubricant in medicines, helping distribute active ingredients evenly and reducing friction during manufacturing and tablet compression.
  • UNII JV0QT00NUE
    Undecane is a clear liquid hydrocarbon derived from petroleum. It functions as a solvent and processing aid in medicines, helping dissolve or suspend active ingredients and improve how the drug is manufactured and delivered.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesWATER, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, UNDECANE, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN/PVP CROSSPOLYMER, TRIDECANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, ROSA CANINA (ROSEHIP) FRUIT OIL, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, CARBOMER, CAMELLIA JAPONICA (TSUBAKI) SEED OIL, DIBUTYL LAUROYL GLUTAMIDE, DIBUTYL ETHYLHEXANOYL GLUTAMIDE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, GLYCERIN, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), DISODIUM EDTA, MICA (CI 77019), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYPHENYL PROPAMIDOBENZOIC ACID, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), OXALIS TRIANGULARIS (LOVE PLANT) EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), CUCUMIS MELO (MELON) FRUIT EXTRACT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, TIN OXIDE, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED 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.

💲 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.
ℹ️
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
Julep No Excuses Gel for Face SPF40 30 mg/mL; 80 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 26 mg/mLthis 68577-0106-00 Cosmax 1 tube — — 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

🏛️
2023
On the market since
Jan 2023
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
3 years listed
🔒
·
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 Julep No Excuses Gel for Face SPF40 (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia2
Exposure To Toxic Agent2
Product Contamination Chemical2
Rash2
Anaphylactic Reaction1
Application Site Erythema1
Application Site Exfoliation1

Age at onset

Adolescent2
Adult1

Reporter sex

6 reports
Male · 20%
Female · 80%
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2023 2024 2025 2026 2 1
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
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
68577-0106-00 You're viewing this 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (68577-106-00) / 30 mL in 1 TUBE 2023-01-01 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 68577-106-00, 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: 68577-0106-00, written without dashes as 68577010600. 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 68577-0106-00, the first segment (68577) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Cosmax Usa, Corporation; the middle segment (0106) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (00) 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 Cosmax Usa, Corporation. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Cosmax Usa, Corporation 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 ▾

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 99 words ▾

Directions For sunscreen use: • Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. • Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. • Reapply 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 56 words ▾

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 doctor if rash occurs. Keep out of the reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 12 words ▾

Active Ingredients AVOBENZONE 3% HOMOSALATE 8% OCTISALATE 5% OCTOCRYLENE 2.6% Purpose Sunscreen

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 89 words ▾

Inactive ingredients WATER, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, UNDECANE, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN/PVP CROSSPOLYMER, TRIDECANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, ROSA CANINA (ROSEHIP) FRUIT OIL, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, CARBOMER, CAMELLIA JAPONICA (TSUBAKI) SEED OIL, DIBUTYL LAUROYL GLUTAMIDE, DIBUTYL ETHYLHEXANOYL GLUTAMIDE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, GLYCERIN, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), DISODIUM EDTA, MICA (CI 77019), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYPHENYL PROPAMIDOBENZOIC ACID, IRON OXIDES ( CI 77491), OXALIS TRIANGULARIS (LOVE PLANT) EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), CUCUMIS MELO (MELON) FRUIT EXTRACT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, TIN OXIDE, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL.

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

Purpose Sunscreen

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 68577-0105-00 · Cosmax 68577-0107-00 · Cosmax →
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.