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Quick facts
- How it is given
- topical
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- EltaMD UV AOX Mist
We do not publish dosing.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 for
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.
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 Do not use on damaged or broken skin Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs When using this product: keep out of eyes, rinse with water to remove. Do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not store at temperatures above 120F
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children Keep out of reach of children
Active ingredient
Active Ingredient Zinc Oxide 14.0% Sunscreen
Other ingredients
Inactive Ingredients water, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, C15-19 alkane, butyloctyl salicylate, coco-caprylate/caprate, polyhydroxystearic acid, cetearyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, triethoxycaprylylsilane, coco-glucoside, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, tocopheryl acetate, isohexadecane, scloerolium gum, glycerin, cocos nucifer (coconut) fruit extract, ethylhexylglycerin, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, polysorbate 60, sorbitan isostearate
Before you take anything new
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This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 9 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.