Lifeguard Cream
NDC Package 85527-111-11

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Lifeguard (sunscreen) cream is shake well prior to use • Apply liberally to dry skin 15 minutes before sun exposure • For topical use only .Keep out of reach of children. This formulation utilizes a cream delivery system. Marketed by Sphere 8 Inc, this product is identified by NDC 85527-111 and is authorized under FDA application M020.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
85527-111-11
Package Description
236 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
85527-111
11-Digit Billing Format
85527011111

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Lifeguard
Non-Proprietary Name
Sunscreen
Substance Name
Octisalate; Octocrylene; Zinc Oxide
Dosage Form
Cream - An emulsion, semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing > 20% water and volatiles5 and/or < 50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
Administration Route
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
Usage Information
Shake well prior to use • Apply liberally to dry skin 15 minutes before sun exposure • For topical use only .Keep out of reach of children. For children under 6 months, ask doctor Sun Protection Measures: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease the nsk, regularly use a suns een with a Broad-Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: Limit bane in sun, especially from 10am - 2pm Wear long-sleeved stilts, pants, hats, and sunglasses, Reapply to dry skin at least every 2 hours. Use water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Sphere 8 Inc
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M020
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
05-01-2025
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 85527-111-11 identifies a specific commercial package of 236 ml in 1 bottle of Lifeguard, a human over the counter drug labeled by Sphere 8 Inc. This cream is formulated for topical use and contains octisalate; octocrylene; zinc oxide as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Sphere 8 Inc on May 01, 2025. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Sphere 8 Inc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 85527011111. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
85527-111-11
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
85527-0111-11

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.