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Quick facts

How it is given
topical
Type
human otc drug
Brand names
BANANA BOAT

We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.

What it is used to treat

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.

Warnings

Warnings For external use only. Flammable : Do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120F. Do not use in the presence of a flame or spark. Keep away from sources of ignition-No smoking. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. May stain some fabrics. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. When using this product Keep away from face to avoid breathing it. 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.

When using this medicine

When using this product Keep away from face to avoid breathing it. keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.

Stop use and see a doctor if

Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs.

Keeping it away from children

Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active ingredient

Active Ingredients Avobenzone 2.0%, Homosalate 7.0%, Octocrylene 5.0%

Other ingredients

Inactive ingredients Alcohol Denat., Isobutane, Isododecane, Diisopropyl Adipate, Mineral Oil, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Fragrance, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract.

Before you take anything new

Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take — including ones bought without a prescription, herbal products and supplements. Interactions are one of the most common avoidable causes of harm from medicines, and a pharmacist can check your full list in a couple of minutes.


This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 16 November 2023. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.