Mederma PM Dimethicone 20 mg/g Cream
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🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Other ectoparasiticides, incl. scabicides class.
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
Mederma PM Dimethicone 20 mg/g Cream is a topical skin cream sold over the counter under FDA's OTC monograph rules. Dimethicone is a silicone-based ingredient commonly used in skin care products to form a protective, moisturizing barrier on the skin. This type of product is typically used on areas of skin where people hope to improve appearance and texture.
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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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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.
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Alanine is a naturally occurring amino acid used in medicines as a buffering agent and pH stabilizer. It helps maintain the proper acidity level in liquid formulations to improve stability and taste.
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A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
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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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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 simple sugar made from corn or other plants, used in medicines as a filler and sweetener. It helps create the right texture and taste in tablets, powders, and liquid formulations.
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A fatty alcohol derived from peanut oil or made synthetically. It serves as an emollient and thickener in creams and ointments, helping create smooth texture and improve product consistency.
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Arachidyl glucoside is a plant-derived emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent made from arachidyl alcohol and glucose. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in formulations and improves product texture and spreadability.
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Arginine hydrochloride is an amino acid salt used as a buffer and pH adjuster in medicines. It helps maintain the correct acidity level to keep the drug stable and effective.
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Aspartic acid is an amino acid used in pharmaceutical formulations as a pH buffer and to help stabilize active ingredients. It works to maintain the proper acidity level in the medicine.
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A structural protein derived from cow connective tissue, used as a binder and thickener in medicines to help hold ingredients together and create proper texture and consistency in formulations.
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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 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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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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A silicone-based liquid that helps distribute active ingredients evenly throughout topical products. It acts as a solvent and emollient, allowing medicines to spread smoothly on skin while improving texture and absorption.
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Cyclohexasiloxane is a silicon-based liquid that acts as a solvent and conditioning agent in medicines. It helps dissolve or carry other ingredients and improves how the product spreads or feels on the skin.
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A silky liquid derived from caprylic acid that acts as an emollient and solvent in formulations. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improves the spreadability and feel of lotions, creams, and topical products.
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Docosanol is a waxy, fatty alcohol derived from plant sources. It acts as an emollient and thickener in topical medicines, helping to soften the skin and improve product texture and stability.
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Glutamic acid is an amino acid used in pharmaceuticals as a buffer and pH regulator. It helps maintain the medicine's chemical stability and proper acidity level.
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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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Glycine is an amino acid used in medicines as a buffer to help stabilize pH and improve taste. It may also serve as a filler or binder to give the product proper form and consistency.
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An amino acid salt used in medicines as a buffer and pH regulator. It helps maintain the proper acidity level in liquid formulations to keep the drug stable and effective.
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A synthetic polymer, this ingredient acts as a thickener and suspending agent in liquid formulations. It helps maintain uniform consistency and keeps particles evenly distributed throughout the medicine.
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Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. In medicines, it acts as a binder to hold ingredients together, a thickener to adjust product texture, and a film-former to create smooth coatings on tablets.
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A naturally occurring amino acid used as a buffering agent and pH stabilizer in medications. It helps maintain the chemical balance of the formulation to protect drug stability.
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Isopropyl alcohol is a clear liquid solvent derived from petroleum. In medicines, it dissolves active ingredients and other components, helps the product flow smoothly, and aids in sterilization during manufacturing.
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Leucine is an amino acid derived from natural sources. It acts as a glidant and flow agent in powders and tablets, helping the medicine move smoothly during manufacturing and packaging.
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Lysine hydrochloride is an amino acid salt used in medicines as a buffer and pH stabilizer. It helps maintain the acidity level of the product to keep the active ingredient stable and effective.
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A natural sugar alcohol derived from seaweed or synthesized in the lab. It's used as a filler to add bulk, a sweetener in sugar-free formulas, and a disintegrant to help tablets break apart in the stomach.
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A natural ingredient derived from onions, used as a flavoring agent to add taste and aroma to medicines. It helps mask unpleasant flavors in oral formulations.
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Panthenol is a humectant and skin-conditioning agent derived from pantothenic acid. It's added to medicines to help retain moisture and soothe skin irritation.
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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.
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Phenylalanine is an amino acid used as a sweetener and flavor enhancer in medicines and supplements. It helps make products taste better while keeping them shelf-stable.
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Polyethylene glycol 400 is a clear, thick liquid made from petroleum-derived polymers. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
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A synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and fatty acids. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improves the texture and stability of the medicine.
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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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Prezatide copper acetate is a copper-containing compound used in some medications. In formulations, it may serve as an active pharmaceutical ingredient support or stabilizing agent, though it appears in limited modern drug products.
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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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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 salt derived from lactic acid, sodium lactate acts as a buffer and pH stabilizer in medicines. It helps maintain the product's acidity level and can also serve as a humectant to retain moisture.
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Sorbitan isostearate is an emulsifier derived from sorbitol and isostearic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them blended throughout the medicine's shelf life.
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Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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Soy protein is a plant-based protein derived from soybeans. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and sometimes as a filler to add bulk and texture to the formulation.
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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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Tromethamine is a chemical buffer that helps maintain the proper acidity level in liquid medicines. It neutralizes acids and stabilizes the solution so the medication remains effective and safe throughout its shelf life.
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Tyrosine is an amino acid, a building block of proteins. In medicines, it's used as a buffering agent to help stabilize the product's pH and improve its chemical stability during storage.
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Valine is an amino acid, one of the building blocks of proteins. In medicines, it acts as a filler and bulking agent to give the product proper volume and texture.
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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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| Mederma PM 20 mg/g 00113-4124-64 | L | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| BOA VIDA Canopy 2 g/100mL 62654-0144-04 | Central | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Royal Jelly Scar Balm 2 g/100mL 68828-0004-01 | Distribuidora | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mederma PM 20 mg/gthis 73302-0203-28 | PMI | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy 2 g/100g 73302-0204-15 | PMI | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Softlips Cherry, Raspberry, Vanilla 20 mg/g 10742-7002-03 | The | 3 tubes | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Softlips Watermelon, Tropical Coconut, Peach Passion 20 mg/g 10742-7003-03 | The | 3 tubes | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Softlips Peach Passion 20 mg/g 10742-7006-01 | The | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Softlips Tropical Coconut Peach Passion 20 mg/g 10742-7005-01 | The | 2 tubes | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Softlips Peppermint Swirl 20 mg/g 10742-8518-02 | The | 2 tubes | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Softlips Tropical Coconut 20 mg/g 10742-7007-01 | The | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Softlips Watermelon 20 mg/g 10742-7008-01 | The | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Softlips Vanilla 20 mg/g 10742-8508-01 | The | 2 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 73302-0203-28 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 BOX (73302-203-28) / 28 g in 1 TUBE | 2020-10-01 | Active |
| 73302-0203-48 | 1 JAR in 1 BOX (73302-203-48) / 48 g in 1 JAR | 2020-10-01 | 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. |
| 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. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses • Temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Apply as needed
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings • For external use only When using this product • Do not get into eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if • Condition worsens • Symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Do not use on • Deep or punctured wounds • Animal bites • Serious burns Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Dimethicone 2%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients • Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cyclopentasiloxane, Behenyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Arachidyl Glucoside, Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract, Fragrance, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycine, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, PEG-400, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Alanine, Arginine HCl, Aspartic acid, Glucose, Glutamic acid, Isopropyl alcohol, Leucine, Lysine HCl, Mannitol, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, Tromethamine, Valine, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate, Histidine HCl, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Skin Protectant