Dr. Mercola Broad Spectrum ZINC OXIDE 200 mg/mL Cream, 236 mL
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🆔 Identity & classification
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
This is an over-the-counter topical cream containing zinc oxide, marketed under FDA's established rules for this product category. Zinc oxide is commonly used in skin care products applied directly to the skin to create a protective barrier. It is typically included in formulations intended to soothe and protect skin from moisture loss and environmental irritants.
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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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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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Astaxanthin is a reddish pigment from algae and other organisms, used in medicines as a colorant and antioxidant to maintain product stability and appearance during storage.
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Cetearyl glucoside is a plant-derived surfactant made from vegetable oils and glucose. It helps oils and water mix together in creams and lotions, and can also soften and smooth the skin feel of the product.
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A plant-derived emulsifier made from olive oil and fatty alcohols. It helps blend oil and water ingredients together and stabilizes the product's texture in creams, lotions, and similar formulations.
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A waxy solid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier to blend oil and water components, and also thickens the medicine to give it the right texture and consistency.
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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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Eucalyptus oil is a fragrant liquid extracted from eucalyptus tree leaves. It's used in medicines as a flavor, scent, or soothing agent in topical products and cough preparations.
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Gluconolactone is a mild organic acid derived from glucose. It functions as a buffer and pH regulator in medicines, helping maintain stable acidity levels and improve product stability.
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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 plant extract from green tea leaves. It's used as an antioxidant ingredient to help preserve the medicine and maintain its stability during storage.
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A plant-derived ingredient from sunflower flowers, used as a natural colorant and flavoring agent in medicines. It may help provide color or mild taste to the product.
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Jojoba oil is a natural liquid wax extracted from jojoba plant seeds. It's used in medicines as an emollient and lubricant to soften and smooth the product, and sometimes as a carrier or penetration enhancer.
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A natural plant extract from pomegranate fruit, used as a flavor and color ingredient to enhance taste and appearance in medicines.
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Potassium sorbate is a salt derived from sorbic acid, a naturally occurring preservative. It prevents growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, extending the medicine's shelf life.
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A plant-derived oil from raspberry seeds used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. It helps soften the product texture and improve skin feel.
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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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Sorbitan olivate is an emulsifier derived from sorbitol and olive oil. It helps blend water and oil ingredients together to maintain consistent texture and appearance throughout the medicine.
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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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Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.
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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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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 71239-0787-23 You're viewing this | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (71239-787-23) | 2017-02-07 | 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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| 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. |
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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 ), sunscreen decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun Directions
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor Spending time in the sun increases yours 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: Sun Protection Measures. limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses re-apply: after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating immediately after towel drying at least every 2 hours
⚠️ 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 product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient Zinc Oxide (20%) Purpose Sunscreen
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Aloe barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water (Aqua), Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Butter, Camellia sinensis Leaf Extract, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Gluconolatone Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Punica granatum Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Rubus idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Astaxanthin, Eucalyptus globulus Leaf Oil.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Sunscreen