Vertra Invisible Sunscreen Face Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Zinc Oxide 22 g/100g Stick, 10 g
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Vertra Invisible Sunscreen Face Stick is a topical sunscreen product in stick form marketed as an over-the-counter monograph drug. It contains zinc oxide, a mineral UV filter that is commonly used in sunscreens to help protect skin from ultraviolet rays. This product is formulated to provide broad-spectrum sun protection and comes in a stick applicator for convenient facial application.
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Aloe vera leaf is a plant extract derived from the aloe plant. It is used in medicines as a natural moisturizer and skin-soothing agent in topical formulations.
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A natural oil extracted from avocado fruit. It's used in medicines as an emollient and carrier to help dissolve or deliver active ingredients and improve how the product feels on skin or mucous membranes.
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Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees. In medicines, it works as a coating agent and thickener to control how fast the drug dissolves and improve the product's texture and appearance.
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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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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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Shea butter is a fat extracted from shea tree nuts. It's used in medicines as an emollient and lubricant to soften the product, improve texture, and help ingredients blend smoothly together.
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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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Cetearyl nonanoate is a synthetic oily substance made by combining fatty alcohols with a plant-derived acid. It functions as an emollient and texture enhancer in topical products, helping soften skin and improve the feel and spreadability of creams or lotions.
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A plant-derived oil mixture from coconut that acts as an emollient and solvent. It helps dissolve or carry active ingredients and improves how the medicine spreads or absorbs in topical formulations.
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Coconut oil is a natural fat extracted from coconut fruit. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, emollient, or carrier to help dissolve or deliver active ingredients smoothly through the formulation.
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A natural plant-based wax derived from candelilla shrub leaves. It acts as a coating agent, hardener, and texture modifier to control how quickly the medicine releases and to improve the tablet or capsule's appearance and stability.
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A natural plant wax derived from sunflower seeds. It serves as a lubricant and glidant to help powders flow smoothly during manufacturing and tablet formation.
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Isostearic acid is a fatty acid derived from vegetable oils. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines, helping blend ingredients together and reducing friction during tablet or capsule manufacturing.
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Lauryl laurate is a synthetic oily compound made from lauric acid and lauryl alcohol. It acts as an emollient and lubricant in medicines, helping to soften formulations and reduce friction during manufacturing and use.
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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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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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A plant-derived emulsifier made from glycerin and ricinoleic acid (from castor oil). It helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together in formulations and improves product texture and stability.
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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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Rice bran oil is a natural oil extracted from rice grain. It's used in medicines as an emollient and solvent to help dissolve or suspend active ingredients and improve how the medicine feels when applied or taken.
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A natural plant extract from rosemary leaves used as a preservative to help prevent oils and fats in the medicine from spoiling or becoming rancid during storage.
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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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Cocoa butter is a natural fat extracted from cocoa beans. It's used in medicines as a base for suppositories and as a lubricant to help pills dissolve smoothly.
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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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| 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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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 71014-0041-01 You're viewing this | 10 g in 1 CARTRIDGE (71014-041-01) | 2025-03-20 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure Reapply After 80 minutes of swimming or sweating Immediately after towel drying 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 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses Children under 6 months: Ask a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings: For external use only Do not use on broken or damaged skin When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Purpose Zinc Oxide 22% ....Sunscreen
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients : Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Helianthuus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Coco-caprylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Beeswax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Lauryl Laurate, Mica, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cocos Nucifera (coconut) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Capryloyl Glycerin/sebacic Acid Copolymer, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Coplymer, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Silica, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
🎯 Purpose ▾
Uses Helps prevent sunburn If used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions), decreases the risk of skincancer and early skin aging caused by the sun