MERIT The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45 18 Camel, Khaki Zinc Oxide 15 g/100mL Cream
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🆔 Identity & classification
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🩺 Clinical
This is a tinted mineral sunscreen cream applied to the skin to help protect against sun damage. The active ingredient, zinc oxide, is a mineral UV filter that works by reflecting and scattering ultraviolet light away from the skin. This product is formulated as a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 45, meaning it is intended to block both UVA and UVB radiation. It is marketed as an over-the-counter monograph drug, which means it follows FDA's established rules for sunscreen products rather than being individually reviewed before marketing.
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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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Alumina is a white powder form of aluminum oxide. It's used as a filler to add bulk to tablets and capsules, and sometimes as a thickening or anti-caking agent in powdered formulations.
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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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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 mixture of liquid hydrocarbons derived from petroleum, used as a lubricant and glidant to help the medicine flow smoothly during manufacturing and ensure even tablet coating or capsule filling.
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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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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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Ferric oxide red is an inorganic iron compound used as a colorant in medicines. It gives tablets, capsules, or other dosage forms a red or reddish tint for identification and appearance.
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Ferric oxide yellow is a naturally occurring iron compound used as a colorant in medications. It gives tablets, capsules, and other forms a yellow or golden hue for identification and appearance.
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A dark iron oxide compound that gives medicines their black or dark color. It's used as a colorant in tablets and capsules to help identify the product and make it visually distinctive.
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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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A plant-derived oil mixture from coconut that acts as an emollient and solvent. It helps dissolve or carry active ingredients and improves how the medicine spreads or absorbs in topical formulations.
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Diglycerin is a humectant and solvent derived from glycerin. It helps retain moisture in the formulation and improves texture and stability in liquid or semi-solid medicines.
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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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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 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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Isoamyl laurate is a synthetic ester made from isoamyl alcohol and lauric acid. It functions as an emollient and lubricant in topical formulations to help smooth and soften the skin.
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Lauroyl lysine is a compound made by combining an amino acid (lysine) with a fatty acid (lauric acid). It works as a glidant and lubricant to help powder particles flow smoothly during manufacturing and tablet compression.
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Magnesium sulfate is a mineral salt that acts as an osmotic agent in medications. It draws water into the intestines to soften stool or is used as a filler and processing aid in some solid dosage forms.
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Polyglycerin-3 is a synthetic ingredient made by linking multiple glycerin molecules together. It acts as an emulsifier and humectant, helping oils and water mix smoothly and keeping the product from drying out.
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A synthetic polymer made from glycerin, this ingredient acts as an emulsifier and thickener in liquid and semi-solid formulations. It helps blend oil and water-based components together and improves product texture and stability.
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A complex emulsifier made from glycerin and fatty acids. It helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together and improves the texture and stability of creams, lotions, and other formulated products.
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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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Powdered cellulose is a fine, plant-based powder made from purified wood fibers. In medicines, it acts as a filler to add bulk and volume, and helps tablets or capsules hold together during manufacturing and storage.
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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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A clay-based ingredient used as a suspending agent and thickener in liquid medicines. It helps keep solid particles evenly distributed throughout the product so the medication mixes properly when shaken.
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Sorbitan isostearate is an emulsifier derived from sorbitol and isostearic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them blended throughout the medicine's shelf life.
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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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Triethyl citrate is a clear liquid derived from citric acid. It acts as a plasticizer and solvent in tablet coatings and film formulations, helping the coating remain flexible and adhere properly to the medicine.
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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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A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
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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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| 85282-0108-01 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (85282-108-01) / 50 mL in 1 TUBE | 2025-02-01 | Active |
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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 signs of 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 Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor 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 fo 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: Limit the 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 warm water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if a rash occurs. Keep out of reach of children . If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other Information Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient Purpose Zince Oxide 15% Sunscreen
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Water, Propanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Isoamyl Laurate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, C15-19 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Diglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lauroyl Lysine, Triethyl Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglycerin-4, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
🎯 Purpose ▾
Active Ingredient Purpose Zince Oxide 15% Sunscreen