MELAN SPF-30 Broad Spectrum AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE 30 mg/mL; 80 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL Lotion, 100.55 mL
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
Melan SPF-30 is a topical lotion marketed as an over-the-counter sunscreen under FDA's monograph rules for sunscreen products. It contains three UV-filtering ingredients: avobenzone, homosalate, and octisalate. These compounds are commonly used together in sunscreen formulations to absorb and scatter ultraviolet radiation from the sun. This product is intended for application to skin to help protect against sun exposure.
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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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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 synthetic polymer made from acrylic compounds and vinylpyrrolidone. It works as a film-former and thickener in topical products, helping create a smooth texture and improve how the medication spreads on skin.
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Basil is a plant-derived flavoring ingredient. It's added to medicines to improve taste and mask bitter or unpleasant flavors, making the medication easier to take.
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A synthetic compound used as a solvent and penetration enhancer in topical formulations. It helps dissolve active ingredients and allows them to penetrate the skin more effectively.
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Caprylyl glycol is a clear liquid derived from coconut oil. In medicines, it acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a preservative booster to prevent microbial growth, and a solvent to help dissolve or mix other ingredients.
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A plant-derived emulsifier made from olive oil and fatty alcohols. It helps blend oil and water ingredients together and stabilizes the product's texture in creams, lotions, and similar formulations.
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Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
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Coconut oil is a natural fat extracted from coconut fruit. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, emollient, or carrier to help dissolve or deliver active ingredients smoothly through the formulation.
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Diisopropyl adipate is a clear, oily liquid derived from adipic acid. It acts as a plasticizer and solvent in medicines, helping soften coatings and improve how the drug dissolves or spreads in the body.
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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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Dodecane is a clear, colorless liquid hydrocarbon derived from petroleum. It functions as a solvent and lubricant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and improve how the product flows during manufacturing.
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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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Eucalyptus oil is a fragrant liquid extracted from eucalyptus tree leaves. It's used in medicines as a flavor, scent, or soothing agent in topical products and cough preparations.
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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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Glyceryl laurate is an emulsifier made by combining glycerin and lauric acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in the medicine and may improve how the product feels or spreads.
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A tart citrus fruit extract used as a natural flavor and aroma ingredient in medications. It enhances taste and may help mask bitter drug flavors in liquid formulations.
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A plant-derived ingredient from sunflower flowers, used as a natural colorant and flavoring agent in medicines. It may help provide color or mild taste to the product.
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A synthetic compound made from lauryl alcohol and lactic acid. It works as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help mix oil and water-based ingredients and improve how the medicine dissolves or spreads.
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Orange oil obtained by cold pressing orange peel. It serves as a flavoring agent and fragrance in medicines to improve taste and aroma.
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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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A natural oil extracted from peppermint plants. It's used as a flavoring agent to mask bitter tastes and add a refreshing mint flavor to medicines, making them easier to take.
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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 synthetic polymer derived from polyester chemistry, modified with a cyanodiphenylpropenoyl cap. It serves as a film-former and binder in pharmaceutical formulations, helping create protective coatings on tablets or improving product consistency.
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A synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them from separating in liquid formulations.
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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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Rice bran oil is a natural oil extracted from rice grain. It's used in medicines as an emollient and solvent to help dissolve or suspend active ingredients and improve how the medicine feels when applied or taken.
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A natural plant extract from rosemary leaves used as a preservative to help prevent oils and fats in the medicine from spoiling or becoming rancid during storage.
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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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Sorbitan olivate is an emulsifier derived from sorbitol and olive oil. It helps blend water and oil ingredients together to maintain consistent texture and appearance throughout the medicine.
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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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Watermelon is a fruit extract or flavoring agent. It's added to medicines to improve taste, making the product more palatable, especially for children or medications with unpleasant flavors.
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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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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Palio Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 30 mg/mL; 80 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL 87462-0909-00 | Sole | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MELAN SPF-30 Broad Spectrum 30 mg/mL; 80 mg/mL; 50 mg/mLthis 84294-0484-00 | MELAN | 100.55 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 84294-0484-00 You're viewing this | 100.55 mL in 1 TUBE (84294-484-00) | 2024-05-06 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses Helps prevent sunburn. higher SPF gives more sunburn protection retains SPF after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating 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 and as needed. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor. Reapply: after 80 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 the risk, regularly use a sunscreen with broad spectrum SPF 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.
⚠️ 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 or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Avobenzone 3.00% Homosalate 8.00% Octisalate 5.00% Purpose Sunscreen
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera Gel) Juice, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Aqua (Deionized Water), Behenyl Alcohol Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Diisopropyl Adipate, Dodecane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, 1-2 Hexanediol, Lauryl Lactate, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, dl-Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polycrylene, Polysorbate-20, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Xanthan Gum.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Sunscreen