SHEER MINERAL SUNSCREEN Zinc Oxide 20 g/100mL Cream
Other active recalls for Zinc Oxide (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
This is an over-the-counter mineral sunscreen cream applied to the skin. It contains zinc oxide, a physical sunscreen ingredient that works by sitting on top of the skin and reflecting ultraviolet (UV) light away from the skin surface. Products like this are typically used to help protect exposed skin from sun damage during outdoor activity.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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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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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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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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Betaine is a naturally occurring organic compound found in plants and animals. In medicines, it acts as an osmoprotectant and stabilizer, helping maintain the product's moisture balance and preserve its chemical stability during storage.
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A plant extract from calendula flowers, traditionally used in formulations. It typically serves as a botanical ingredient that may provide color, fragrance, or skin-conditioning properties to topical products.
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A synthetic compound derived from caprylic acid that works as a preservative and antimicrobial agent to help prevent bacterial and fungal growth in the medicine.
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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 clear, oily liquid derived from succinic acid and alcohol chains. It functions as a plasticizer and solvent in formulations, helping soften coatings and improve flexibility of film-coated tablets.
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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-derived oily substance used as an emulsifier and solubilizer in medicines. It helps blend water and oil-based ingredients together and improves how the body absorbs certain active drugs.
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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 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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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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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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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 waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid that helps stabilize and thicken cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. It works as an emulsifier to blend oil and water-based ingredients together.
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A plant-derived oil from pongamia seeds used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. It helps soften and smooth the product texture while improving how it spreads on skin.
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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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Sodium pyrrolidone carboxylate is a synthetic polymer derived from pyrrolidone chemistry. It functions as a solubilizer and binder in medications, helping dissolve poorly water-soluble drugs and hold tablet ingredients together.
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A synthetic compound derived from the amino acid glutamate and stearic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water-based ingredients, keeping the medicine uniform throughout.
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A fatty acid derivative used as an emulsifier and surfactant in medications. It helps blend oily and water-based ingredients together to create a stable, uniform product.
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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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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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| 84009-0816-01 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 BOX (84009-816-01) / 60 mL in 1 TUBE | 2024-03-01 | Active |
| 84009-0816-02 | 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS (84009-816-02) | 2025-04-03 | 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 skin 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 and as needed. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor Reapply: At least every 2 hours Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating
⚠️ 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 swallowed , get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other Information Protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient Zinc Oxide (20%)
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Glycerin, Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Certified Organic Ingredient , Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Glyceryl Caprylate (and) Glycerin, Diheptyl Succinate (and) Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Squalane, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin (and) Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract , Glycerin (and) Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract , Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Sunscreen