Zinc Oxide 20% Sunscreen SPF 50 Mineral 20 g/100mL Lotion, 946 mL
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
This is a mineral sunscreen lotion applied to the skin to help protect against sun damage. Zinc oxide is a physical UV filter that works by reflecting and scattering ultraviolet rays away from the skin. This product is marketed as an over-the-counter sunscreen under FDA's established monograph rules for sun protection products and carries an SPF 50 rating.
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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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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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Aloe vera leaf juice is a clear gel extracted from aloe vera plant leaves. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, emollient, and preservative to soothe skin contact and help keep the product stable.
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A synthetic form of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant. It prevents other ingredients in the medicine from breaking down or discoloring when exposed to air or light.
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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 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 synthetic polymer that absorbs water and forms a thick, gel-like substance. In medicines, it works as a thickener and stabilizer to improve texture and help ingredients stay mixed together in creams, gels, and lotions.
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Castor oil is a natural plant-based oil used in medicines as a lubricant, laxative agent, and solvent. It helps medicine ingredients dissolve or flow smoothly and can aid bowel movement in formulations designed for that purpose.
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Ceramide 9 is a fatty lipid found naturally in skin. It's used in medicines as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent to help soften and protect the skin barrier in topical formulations.
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A naturally derived fatty substance that helps bind and condition the product's texture. It works as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations, helping maintain moisture and smoothness.
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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 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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Cholesterol is a fatty substance found naturally in animal tissues. In medications, it's used as an ingredient in liposomal formulations and lipid-based drug delivery systems to help encapsulate and stabilize active drugs for better absorption.
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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 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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An organic chemical compound used as a UV filter in topical formulations. It helps protect the medicine or product from degradation caused by sunlight exposure during storage and use.
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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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Sunflower oil is a natural vegetable oil derived from sunflower seeds. It serves as a solvent, lubricant, and carrier in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and improve how the medication flows and absorbs in the body.
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Isopropyl myristate is an oily liquid made from coconut or palm oil. It's used in medicines as an emollient and penetration enhancer to help the medicine absorb through skin or improve spreadability in topical products.
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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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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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Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, a water-soluble nutrient. In medicines, it may be added as a nutritional supplement or to support skin health, though its primary role here is as an active ingredient rather than a traditional inactive filler.
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A natural oil extracted from avocado fruit. It's used in medicines as an emollient and carrier to help dissolve or deliver active ingredients and improve how the product feels on skin or mucous membranes.
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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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Phytosphingosine is a naturally derived fatty compound that helps stabilize and thicken skincare and cosmetic formulations. It works as an emollient and conditioning agent to improve texture and skin feel in topical 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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Potassium sorbate is a salt derived from sorbic acid, a naturally occurring preservative. It prevents growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, extending the medicine's shelf life.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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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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Sodium lauroyl lactylate is a mild surfactant derived from natural fats and lactic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help blend oil and water-based ingredients and improve how the body absorbs the active drug.
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Sorbitan oleate is an emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them from separating in the medicine.
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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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A wax made in a laboratory to mimic natural beeswax. It's used as a coating, binder, and thickener to give medicines a smooth texture and protect them from moisture.
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A synthetic plastic polymer that helps form a protective film coating on the medicine. It's used as a binder and film-former to hold the tablet or capsule together and control how quickly the drug dissolves.
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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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| Zinc Oxide 20% 20 g/100mLthis 87170-0006-10 | S&C | 946 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 87170-0006-10 You're viewing this | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (87170-006-10) | 2025-10-09 | Active |
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🎯 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 skin aging caused by the sun.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Apply evenly to face and neck 15 minutes before sun exposure 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 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 10a.m.– 2p.m. . Wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses. .
Children under 6 months: Ask a doctor.
⚠️ 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.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Purpose Zinc Oxide 20% .......................................................Sunscreen
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Butylene Glycol Butyloctyl Salicylate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Carbomer Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Ceramide NP Cetearyl Olivate Cholesterol Citric Acid Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dimethicone Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene Ethylhexylglycerin Fragrance Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isopropyl Myristate Magnesium Sulfate Niacinamide Persea Gratissima Phenoxyethanol Phytosphingosine Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Polyhydroxystearic Acid Potassium Sorbate Propylene Glycol Sodium Benzoate Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Sorbitan Oleate Sorbitan Olivate Synthetic Beeswax Tocopheryl Acetate VP/Hexadecene Copolymer Water Xanthan Gum