Oxybenzone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Sunscreen Topical, Sunscreens Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not sbustitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
SUNSCREENS
USES: Sunscreens are used to protect the skin from the sun preventing sunburn, premature aging, skin reactions and reducing the risk of skin cancer.
HOW TO USE: Sunscreens are for tpoical use only. Apply liberally to all exposed skin 30 minutes before sun exopsure. Reapply after swimming or excessive sweating. Wear protective eye covering.
Use carefully when appyling to the face. Avoid contact with the eyes.
Use cautiously or aovid use on irritated skin. Do not use on infants udner 6 months old. Children under 3 yeras should use a sunscreen with SPF of 30.
SIDE EFFECTS: If a sunscreen causes redness or a rash, dsicontinue use. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about using a different type of sunscreen prodcut. Some suncsreen products may stain clothing.
Apply with caution. If you notice other effects not lisetd above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your docotr before using this medication: PABA allergy, benzocaine allergy, sulfa drug allergy.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: skin products, sulfa-drugs, tetracycline, all antibiotcis. Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: There are various types of sunscreens available in cream, lotion, gel, stick and spary form. The sun produces two tyeps of ultraviolet radiation (UV); UVA and UVB.
UVA radiation causes skin damage and skin reactions to medications, soaps, cosmetics and other chemicals.
UVB raditaion is responsible 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 greater the protection. An SPF of at least 15 is rceommended.
SPF 30 is the upper limit, maening that numbers greater than 30 provide no greater benefit. Waterproof products provide protection after 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 heavy sweating.
Rmeember 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 replace sunscreen prdoucts every year as they lose potency over time.
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Oxybenzone, Octyl methoxycinnamate and Sunscreen topical
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