Who makes Anthelios Sx?

Anthelios Sx is developed by Loreal Usa.

What development phase is Anthelios Sx in?

Anthelios Sx is FDA-approved (marketed).

What is the generic name of Anthelios Sx?

OCTOCRYLENE is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Anthelios Sx.

Last reviewed 2026-04-20 · How we verify

Anthelios Sx (OCTOCRYLENE)

Loreal Usa · FDA-approved approved Small molecule Quality 6/100

At a glance

Generic name	OCTOCRYLENE
Sponsor	Loreal Usa
Modality	Small molecule
Therapeutic area	Other
Phase	FDA-approved
First approval	2006

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Assessing a Natural Product Plus Bioadhesive Nanoparticle (BNP) Sunscreen (PHASE1)
Assessment of the Human Systemic Absorption of Sunscreen Ingredients (PHASE1)
Ultraviolet and UV-Visible Light Photoprotection for the Treatment of Melasma (PHASE4)
Multi-Centre European Photopatch Test Study (NA)

Primary sources

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Source	Used for
FDA label	Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions
ClinicalTrials.gov	Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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