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Rite Aid Essential DefenseSPF 45

Dosage form
LOTION
Labeler
RITE AID CORPORATION
Label updated
2012-11-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
AVOBENZONE · HOMOSALATE · OCTINOXATE · OCTISALATE · OXYBENZONE
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Active Ingredients

Avobenzone 2.0 %

Homosalate 12.0%

Octinoxate 7.5%

Octisalate 5.0%

Oxybenzone 6.0%

Purpose

Sunscreen

Uses
  • helps prevent sunburn
  • higher SPF gives more sunburn protection
  • retains SPF after 80 minutes of activity in the water
Warnings

For external use only

When using this product

  • keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.

stop use and ask a doctor if

  • rash or irritation develops and lasts

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Other Information

  • may stain some materials
Directions
  • shake well
  • apply generously before sun exposure and as needed
  • children under 6 months of age:ask a doctor
  • reapply frequently and after towel drying, swimming or perspiring.
Inactive Ingredients
Water, Methylpropanediol, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Isostearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Phosphate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Chlorphenesin, Fragrance, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica, Octyldodecanol, Silica.
Principal Display Panel
RITE
AID
Essential Defence
OIL FREE SUNSCREEN LOTION
SPF
45
Broad Spectrum Protection
RECOMMENDED
SKIN CANCER
FOUNDATION
won't clog pores
very water resistance
Vitamins A, C and E
4 FL. OZ. (118 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9ad3ad4e-3bff-4dc3-a132-7b921127d934 · Version 1
NDC: 11822-9004