Zinc Oxide 20% Sunscreen SPF 50 20 g/100mL Lotion
🆔 Identity & classification
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🩺 Clinical
This is a topical lotion sunscreen containing zinc oxide, an OTC monograph product marketed under FDA's established rule-book for sunscreen ingredients. Zinc oxide functions as a physical sun filter that reflects and scatters ultraviolet radiation away from the skin. The product is formulated at 20 percent concentration and carries an SPF 50 rating, indicating it is typically used to help protect exposed skin from sunburn when applied before sun exposure.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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A synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant. It prevents oils and fats in the medicine from breaking down and becoming rancid, helping keep the product stable during storage.
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A plant-derived substance from the aloe vera leaf. Used in medicines as a natural flavor, skin-soothing agent in topical products, and sometimes as a mild laxative ingredient in oral formulations.
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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.
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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 polymer made from glycerin and sebacic acid, used as a film-former and binder in medications. It helps hold tablet or capsule ingredients together and may coat the product for controlled release.
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A clear, oily liquid derived from succinic acid and alcohol chains. It functions as a plasticizer and solvent in formulations, helping soften coatings and improve flexibility of film-coated tablets.
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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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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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A plant-derived polysaccharide used as a binder and thickener in medicines. It helps hold tablet ingredients together and can increase the viscosity of liquid formulations.
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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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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 plant-derived emulsifier made from jojoba oil that has been chemically broken down and converted to potassium salts. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in the formulation and improves product texture and stability.
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Magnesium sulfate is a mineral salt that acts as an osmotic agent in medications. It draws water into the intestines to soften stool or is used as a filler and processing aid in some solid dosage forms.
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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.
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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 used as an emollient and solvent in medications. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improves how the medicine spreads or absorbs through the skin.
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A synthetic peptide derived from palm oil that functions as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient. In formulations, it helps soften and smooth the product texture while providing moisturizing properties to topical preparations.
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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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A waxy compound made by combining glycerin with stearic acid. It works as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients together, and as a thickener to give the product the right texture.
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A synthetic fatty acid used as a thickener and stabilizer in medicines. It helps create the right texture and prevents separation of ingredients in liquid or semi-solid formulations.
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A red seaweed extract used as a natural binder and thickener in medications. It helps hold tablet ingredients together and may improve the texture of liquid formulations.
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Hyaluronate sodium is a natural carbohydrate that holds moisture. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, thickener, and moisture-retaining agent to improve texture and delivery of the active ingredient.
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Squalane is a lightweight oil derived from plant sources or synthesized. It acts as an emollient and lubricant in formulations, helping ingredients blend smoothly and improving product texture and spreadability.
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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.
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A synthetic, oil-soluble form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant to prevent degradation of the medicine and maintain its stability during storage.
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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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A silicone-based compound that acts as a glidant and flow agent in solid medications. It reduces friction between powder particles, helping the medicine flow smoothly during manufacturing and tablet compression.
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A waxy, fatty substance derived from stearic acid. It acts as a thickener and texture modifier in medicines, helping control how quickly the drug dissolves and improving the product's firmness and consistency.
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A synthetic plastic polymer that helps form a protective film coating on the medicine. It's used as a binder and film-former to hold the tablet or capsule together and control how quickly the drug dissolves.
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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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| 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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| Zinc Oxide 20% 20 g/100mLthis 69630-0004-01 | The | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Zinc Oxide 20% 20 g/100mL 87223-0001-02 | The | 50 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 69630-0004-01 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (69630-004-01) / 16 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2025-12-01 | Active |
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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), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Apply evenly to face and neck 15 minutes before sun exposure 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 value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: Limit time in the sun, especially from 10a.m.– 2p.m. . Wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses. .
Children under 6 months: 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.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Purpose Zinc Oxide 20% .......................................................Sunscreen
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Bisabolol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Carbonate, Diheptyl Succinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Galactoarabinan, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Magnesium Sulfate, Mica, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Distearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trihydroxystearin, Tripeptide-5, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Water, Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491), Tin Oxide (CI 77861), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)