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SEAWEED BATH CO. Super Sheer Face Serum SPF-50 ZINC OXIDE 180 mg/mL Solution

by The Seaweed Bath Co. · 1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 BOX (81159-388-00) / 32 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP
NDC 81159-0388-00
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 81159-388-00 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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⚠️
Other active recalls for Zinc Oxide (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0212-2026
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0206-2026
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0202-2026
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0207-2026
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0209-2026
Class II · Oct 31, 2025 — cGMP deviations (Blossom Pharmaceuticals) · FDA recall D-0208-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 81159-388-00
Product NDC 81159-388
11-digit billing NDC 81159038800
UNII SOI2LOH54Z
UPC 0857854007859
Application # M020
SPL Set ID a45b46f9-681f-4a8d-b561-165b995ccf80
Established class (EPC) Copper Absorption Inhibitor
Physiologic effect Decreased Copper Ion Absorption
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2023-02-06
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form SOLUTION
Substance ZINC OXIDE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 81159-388-00 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 81159-0388-00. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerThe Seaweed Bath Co.
FDA applicationM020 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code81159
First marketedFeb 2023
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio9 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

This is a topical face serum marketed as an over-the-counter sunscreen product under FDA's OTC monograph rules. It contains zinc oxide, a mineral UV filter commonly used in sunscreen formulations to help protect skin from ultraviolet radiation. The product is formulated as a liquid solution at a concentration of 180 mg per milliliter and is applied directly to the skin on the face.

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Zinc oxide (OTC drug) — tap one for details:

Dimethylsulfoxide (dmso)Moderate Turpentine OilModerate AlchemillaMinor
🌿 Every supplement checked against Zinc oxide (OTC drug) (3 interactions) — ranked by severity →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 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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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
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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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
NAELI Tinted Mineral Moisturizer Sunscreen SPF 50, Dark 180 mg/mL 73670-0608-00 ALLI 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
SEAWEED BATH CO. Super Sheer Face Serum SPF-50 180 mg/mLthis 81159-0388-00 The 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
NAELI Tinted Mineral Moisturizer Sunscreen SPF 50, Light 180 mg/mL 73670-0609-00 ALLI 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

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2023
On the market since
Feb 2023
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
3 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
81159-0388-00 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 BOX (81159-388-00) / 32 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP 2023-02-06 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
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.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 81159-388-00, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 81159-0388-00, written without dashes as 81159038800. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 81159-0388-00, the first segment (81159) is the labeler code FDA assigned to The Seaweed Bath Co.; the middle segment (0388) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (00) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by The Seaweed Bath Co.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
The Seaweed Bath Co. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 32 words ▾

Uses • Helps prevent sunburn • if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun. Directions

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 106 words ▾

Directions • Apply liberally and evenly as the last step in your skin care routine and 15 minutes before sun exposure. Wear alone or under makeup • Reapply at least every two hours • Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. • 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.

Sun Protection Measures:

⚠️ Warnings 55 words ▾

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 swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 7 words ▾

Active Ingredient Zinc Oxide 18.0% Purpose Sunscreen

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 117 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients Aqua/Water/Eau with Fucus Vesiculosus (Bladderwrack Seaweed) and Chlorella Vulgaris (Algae) Extracts, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera Gel) Juice, Polysorbate-20, Tridecyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dodecane, Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Squalane, Silica, Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ceramide NG, Caprylyl Glycol, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide- 7 (Collagen)**, Glyceryl Laurate, Red Algae (Gigartina Skottsbergii) Extract, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycerin, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Calendula officianalis Extract, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Oil, Moringa Oleifera Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Polymer, Natural Fragrance, Citric Acid, Chamomilla Matricaria (Chamomile) Extract, Xanthan Gum, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract. **Bio-mimicking without animal inputs

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

Purpose Sunscreen

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.