Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 20 g/100mL Lotion
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
This is a topical lotion sunscreen formulated with zinc oxide at a strength of SPF 50. Zinc oxide is a mineral UV filter that works by reflecting and scattering ultraviolet light away from the skin. This product is marketed as an over-the-counter drug under FDA's sunscreen monograph, which establishes standards for nonprescription sun protection products sold in the United States.
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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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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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A plant extract from asparagus root used in traditional herbal preparations. It acts as a natural thickener and binding agent to help hold the medicine together and improve texture.
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A hydrocarbon oil derived from petroleum, containing 13 to 15 carbon atoms per molecule. It serves as a lubricant and glidant in tablets and capsules to reduce friction during manufacturing and improve powder flow.
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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 plant extract from cyperus rotundus (nutgrass) tubers used in traditional medicine formulations. It may function as a natural flavoring agent, preservative, or botanical filler in herbal or botanical drug products.
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Dibutyl adipate is a synthetic oily liquid derived from adipic acid. It serves as a plasticizer and solvent in medicines, helping softens coatings and improves flexibility so tablets and capsules don't crack or break.
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A clay mineral processed to carry positive charges, used as a thickener and suspending agent in liquid medicines. It helps keep solid particles evenly distributed throughout the product.
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Ectoine is a naturally derived protective compound used in pharmaceuticals as a stabilizer and humectant. It helps preserve the integrity of active ingredients and maintain moisture in formulations.
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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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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 synthetic crosslinked polymer made by combining hexamethylene diisocyanate with trimethylol hexyllactone. It's used as a film-former and binder to help create protective coatings on tablets or capsules and improve product stability.
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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 oily liquid derived from neopentyl glycol and heptanoic acid. It serves as an emollient and solvent in formulations, helping to dissolve or suspend active ingredients and improve the texture and spreadability of topical products.
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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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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 plant root extract traditionally used in herbal medicine. In pharmaceuticals, it may serve as a natural flavoring agent, colorant, or provide mild binding properties to help hold tablet ingredients together.
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A synthetic polymer used as a film-coating agent to protect tablets and capsules. It helps control how quickly the medicine dissolves and improves the appearance of the finished product.
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A plant-derived emulsifier made from glycerin and oleic acid. It helps blend water and oil ingredients together in creams and lotions, keeping the product uniform and stable.
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A waxy compound made from glycerin and stearic acid, used as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water-based ingredients together in the formulation.
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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 emulsifier derived from glycerin and oleic acid. It helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together in cosmetics and medicines, creating uniform, stable formulations.
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A plant-derived emulsifier made from glycerin and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them blended throughout the product's shelf life.
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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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Propanediol is a clear liquid organic compound derived from vegetable sources or synthesized chemically. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a solvent to dissolve active ingredients, and a preservative booster in liquid medications and supplements.
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Sodium gluconate is a salt derived from gluconic acid, a naturally occurring compound. In medicines, it functions as a buffering agent to help maintain stable pH and as a chelating agent that can bind minerals in formulations.
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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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A plastic-like polymer made from two chemical compounds joined together. It acts as a binder and film-former in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and create a protective coating on the medicine's surface.
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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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| Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 20 g/100mLthis 73492-0720-50 | ALAINA | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Babo SPF 50 Sheer Mineral Sensitive Gentle 20 g/100mL 79265-8777-03 | Babo | 89 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 73492-0720-50 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (73492-720-50) / 50 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2026-06-12 | 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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📄 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 generously and evenly 15 minutes before sun exposure Reapply: after 40 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 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 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 Ingredients Purpose Zinc Oxide 20%..........................................................................Sunscreen
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Asparagus Racemosus Root Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Dibutyl Adipate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ectoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, HDI/Trimethylolhexyllactone Crosspolymer, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Picrorhiza Kurroa Root Extract, Polyester-7, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Gluconate, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Water/Aqua/Eau.