MELAO Hydrating Lightweight Sunscreen OCTOCRYLENE,HOMOSALATE,ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE,PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID,BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE,TITANIUM DIOXIDE 5 g/100mL; 3.5 g/100mL; 3 g/100mL; 5 g/100mL; 3 g/100mL; 9 g/100mL Cream, 50 mL
🆔 Identity & classification
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🩺 Clinical
MELAO Hydrating Lightweight Sunscreen is a topical cream formulated as an over-the-counter sunscreen product under FDA monograph rules. It contains six active ingredients that work together to protect skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Octocrylene, homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane are organic UV filters that absorb UV light, while titanium dioxide is a mineral UV filter that reflects and scatters UV rays. This combination is typically used in sunscreen products intended for daily skin protection.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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Allantoin is a naturally derived compound that helps soften and soothe skin. In medicines, it works as a skin-conditioning agent and may help support wound healing and reduce irritation in topical formulations.
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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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Butylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or plants that acts as a humectant, solvent, and preservative booster in medicines. It helps keep formulations stable, dissolve active ingredients, and maintain moisture in topical products.
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A plant extract from Centella asiatica containing natural compounds called triterpenoids. It's used as an active ingredient in some formulations for its purported skin-supporting properties, though it functions as a botanical additive rather than a structural component of the medicine.
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Ceramide NP is a waxy, lipid-based substance that mimics natural skin oils. It's used in topical formulations as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent to help soften, smooth, and protect the skin barrier.
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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 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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Dimethicone is a silicone-based oil that acts as an anti-foaming agent and lubricant in medicines. It reduces gas bubbles in liquid formulations and helps coat and protect the stomach lining when ingested.
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Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
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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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A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid that acts as an emulsifier to blend oily and watery ingredients together. It also helps thicken and stabilize the medicine's texture.
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A synthetic compound used in medicines as a preservative and antimicrobial agent. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth, extending the product's shelf life.
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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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A waxy substance made from polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer in liquid and semi-solid medicines.
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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 waxy compound derived from cetyl alcohol and phosphoric acid. It acts as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients, and as a thickener to give the medicine its proper texture and consistency.
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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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Hyaluronate sodium is a natural carbohydrate that holds moisture. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, thickener, and moisture-retaining agent to improve texture and delivery of the active ingredient.
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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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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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| 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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| MELAO Hydrating Lightweight Sunscreen 5 g/100mL; 3.5 g/100mL; 3 g/100mL; 5 g/100mL; 3 g/100mL; 9 g/100mLthis 83566-0610-01 | Guangdong | 50 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 83566-0610-01 You're viewing this | 50 mL in 1 TUBE (83566-610-01) | 2026-05-14 | Active |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use 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 liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. ·Reapply at least every 2 hours. ·Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. ·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 of age: Ask a doctor.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient OCTOCRYLENE 9.0% HOMOSALATE 5.0% ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE 5.0% PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID 3.5% BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE 3.0% TITANIUM DIOXIDE 3.0%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIMETHICONE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, SILICA, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, ALLANTOIN, PARFUM, DISODIUM EDTA, CERAMIDE NP, PANTHENOL, BISABOLOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Sunscreen