Quick answers
- What is Avobenzone, octocrylene and oxybenzone used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Mederma Scar Cream (PMI Branded Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) lists these uses: Helps prevent sunburn.
- Do I need a prescription for Avobenzone, octocrylene and oxybenzone?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Avobenzone, octocrylene and oxybenzone been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Mederma Scar Cream · PMI Branded Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Avobenzone 3% · Octocrylene 10% · Oxybenzone 6%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Avobenzone 3% Octocrylene 10% Oxybenzone 6%
Purpose
Sunscreen
Uses
- Helps prevent sunburn
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
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
When using this product
- Keep out of eyes
- Rinse with water to remove Stop use and ask a doctor
- If rash occurs
Directions
- For sunscreen use: Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure
- Reapply at least every 2 hours
- Children under 6 months: Ask a doctor
- Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating
Other information
- Store at room temperature
- Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun
Inactive ingredients
• Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Panthenol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Fragrance, Squalane, Methylparaben, Xanthan Gum, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylparaben, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol.
Questions?
• For more information call 1-833-426-6733 or visit www.mederma.com
— FDA label of Mederma Scar Cream, PMI Branded Pharmaceuticals, Inc., effective July 16, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Banana Boat · Edgewell Personal Care Brands LLC
Avobenzone 2.5% · Octocrylene 7.5% · Oxybenzone 3.5%, lotion (topical)
Active ingredient
Avobenzone 2.5%, Octocrylene 7.5%, Oxybenzone 3.5%
Purpose
Sunscreen
Uses
- helps prevent sunburn
- if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions ) decreases the risk of skin cancer and early aging caused by the sun.
Warnings
For external use only. May stain some fabrics and surfaces.
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.
Directions
- Apply liberally 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 sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including:
- limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses
- children under 6 months: Ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Beeswax, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Stearoxy Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Questions?
Call 1-800-SafeSun, Mon-Fri
— FDA label of Banana Boat, Edgewell Personal Care Brands LLC, effective August 13, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Banana Boat · Edgewell Personal Care Brands LLC
Avobenzone 2.5% · Octocrylene 8% · Oxybenzone 3.5%, lotion (topical)
Active ingredient
Avobenzone 2.5%, Octocrylene 8.0%, Oxybenzone 3.5%
Purpose
Sunscreen
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
For external use only. May stain some fabrics.
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.
Directions
- apply liberally 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, regulrly use a sunscreen with a broad spectrum SPF of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including:
- limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,
- wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses
- children under 6 months: Ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrated Silica, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Beeswax, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Methylparaben, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Stearoxy Dimethicone, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Crosspolymer, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice.
Questions?
Call 1 800 SafeSun, Mon-Fri
— FDA label of Banana Boat, Edgewell Personal Care Brands LLC, effective August 17, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Meijer SPF 8 · Meijer Distribution Inc
Avobenzone 0.9% · Octocrylene 2% · Oxybenzone 1.5%, lotion (topical)
Active ingredient
AVOBENZONE 0.9%, OCTOCRYLENE 2.0%, OXYBENZONE 1.5%
Purpose
Sunscreen
Uses
helps prevent sunburn
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 prevent sunburn, not skin cancer or early 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. May stain some fabrics.
Directions
apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating immediately after towel drying at least every 2 hours children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Water, Diisopropyl Adipate, Mineral Oil, Propylene Glycol, Petrolatum, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea), Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Panthenol, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylparaben, Fragrance.
— FDA label of Meijer SPF 8, Meijer Distribution Inc, effective May 19, 2016. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Avobenzone 3% · Octocrylene 10% · Oxybenzone 6% · cream (topical) · 4 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Mederma Scar Cream | L. Perrigo Company | DailyMed |
| Mederma Scar Cream | PMI Branded Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Scar Cream SPF 30 | Genomma Lab | DailyMed |
| Walgreens Scar Cream w/SPF 30 | Walgreens | DailyMed |
Avobenzone 2.5% · Octocrylene 7.5% · Oxybenzone 3.5% · lotion (topical) · 4 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Boat | Edgewell Personal Care Brands LLC | — |
Avobenzone 2.5% · Octocrylene 8% · Oxybenzone 3.5% · lotion (topical) · 2 products
Avobenzone 0.9% · Octocrylene 2% · Oxybenzone 1.5% · lotion (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Meijer SPF 8 | Meijer Distribution Inc | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Edgewell Personal Care Brands LLC5 products
- PMI Branded Pharmaceuticals, Inc.1 product
- L. Perrigo Company1 product
- Walgreens1 product
- Meijer Distribution Inc1 product
- EdgewellPersonal Care Brands LLC1 product
- Genomma Lab1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.