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Purpose
octinoxate, octisalate and oxybenzone · Purpose is an over-the-counter drug containing octinoxate, octisalate and oxybenzone, made by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated.
- Type
- Over the counter
- Drug class
- Not classified
- Route
- Topical
- Manufacturers
- 1
■ helps prevent sunburn.
Drug facts
- Generic name
- octinoxate, octisalate and oxybenzone
- Active ingredients
- Octinoxate, Octisalate, Oxybenzone
- Dosage forms
- Lotion
- Label holder
- Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
- FDA application
- M018
- Label updated
- 09/25/2024
Active ingredients
Octinoxate 7.5% Octisalate 5% Oxybenzone 3%
Purpose
Sunscreen
Uses
- Helps prevent sunburn.
Directions
- Apply generously and evenly 15 minutes before sun exposure
- Apply to all skin exposed to the sun
- Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating
- Reapply at least every 2 hours
- Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor
Warnings
Skin Cancer/Skin Aging Alert: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. This product has been shown only to help prevent sunburn, not skin cancer or early skin aging. 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 product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Inactive ingredients
Water, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, glycerin, emulsifying wax NF, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, dimethicone, triethanolamine, diazolidinyl urea, carbomer, methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, bisabolol, farnesol, citric acid
Questions?
Call 1-800-553-5340
Forms and strengths
From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes
| Dosage form | Strength | Route | NDCs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotion | 7.5 g/100g / 5 g/100g / 3 g/100g | topical | 1 |
Manufacturers and labels
1 FDA label
- Bausch & Lomb IncorporatedShown hereM018 · Label 09/25/2024 · NDC 24208-001Full label
Related recalls
FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient
- Class IIDrugOngoing09/09/2026THE ONE SPF 50 INVISIBLE SUNSCREEN GEL, (Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 7%, Octocrylene 10%, Octisalate 5%)...Allies Group Inc. · 4 products · Subpotent Product: Firm Testing indicated the affected product may...
- Class IIDrugOngoing12/03/2025Sea Enzyme Ultra Umbrella Sunscreen SPF 30, Titanium Dioxide 4%, Octinoxate 4%, 4 oz./113.4 g per tube...CA BOTANA International, Inc. · 3 products · CGMP Deviations
- Class IIIDrug06/01/2022Higher Education Make Out Ready Vegan Lip Balm, SPF 15, Net Wt. 0.15 oz (4.25 g) per tube, Active...Eco Lips, Inc · Mislabeling: The active ingredient list on the label does not...
- Class IDrug10/27/2021Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Spray 50, (To Deliver) Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%...Beiersdorf Inc · Chemical contamination; presence of benzene
- Class IDrugOngoing10/06/2021Aveeno Protect + Refresh sunscreen weightless spray with oat SPF 60, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%)...Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. · 20 products · cGMP Deviations
Purpose: common questions
- What is Purpose used for?
- ■ helps prevent sunburn.
- Is Purpose a prescription drug?
- No. Purpose is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
- Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Purpose?
- Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Avon Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard plus SPF 30 Sunscreen Gentle Breeze Insect Repellent Sunscreen, Derma Brite Spf 35, Purpose Dual Treatment SPF 10, Reclaim Revolutionary Anti-Aging Day SPF15.
- Who makes Purpose?
- Bausch & Lomb Incorporated lists Purpose with the FDA.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 09/25/2024 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice