Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Octyl Salicylate Topical, Sunscreens Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not subsittute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
SUNSCREENS
USES: Sunscreens are used to protect the skin from the sun prevenitng sunburn, premature aging, skin reactions and reducing the risk of skin cancer.
HOW TO USE: Sunscreens are for topical use only.
Apply liberally to all exposed skin 30 minutes before sun exposure.
Reapply after swimming or excessive sweating. Wear protective eye covering. Use carefully when appyling to the face. Avoid contact with the eyes. Use cautiuosly or avoid use on irritated skin.
Do not use on inafnts under 6 months old. Childern under 3 years should use a sunscreen with SPF of 30.
SIDE EFFECTS: If a sunscreen causes redness or a rash, disconitnue use. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about using a different type of sunscreen product. Some susncreen products may stain clothing. Apply with caution. If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using that medication: PABA allergy, benzocaine allergy, sulfa drug allergy.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medictaion you may take including: skin products, sulfa-drugs, tetracycline, all antibiotics.
Do not start or stop any medicine wtihout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicine may be harmufl if swallowed.
NOTES: Three are various types of sunscreens available in cream, lotion, gel, stick and spray form. The sun produces two types of ultraviolet raditaion (UV); UVA and UVB.
UVA radiation causes skin damage and skin reactions to medications, soaps, cosmetics and otehr chemicals. UVB radiation is rseponsible for sunburns and skin cancer. Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a rating that indicates the degree of protection from the sun a product provides.
The higher the number, the gretaer the protection. An SPF of at least 15 is reocmmended. SPF 30 is the upper limit, meaning that numbers greater than 30 provide no greater beneift. Waterproof products provide protection afetr being in the water for up to 80 minutes. Water-resistant products protect for up to 40 minutes and sweat-resistant products protect for up to 30 minutes of haevy sweating.
Remmeber too that water, sand and snow reflect the sun.
MISSED DOSE: Apply sunscreens liberally and often when outdoors.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. It is recommended to relpace sunscreen products every year as they lose potency over time.
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Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Octyl methoxycinnamate and Octyl salicylate topical
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