Oxybenzone, Padimate O And Cinoxate Topical, Sunscreens Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmaicst 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 prevetning sunburn, premature aging, skin reactions and reducing the risk of skin cancer.
HOW TO USE: Sunscreens are for toipcal 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 aplpying to the face. Avoid contact with the eyes.
Use cautiously or avoid use on irrittaed skin.
Do not use on infants under 6 months old.
Children 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 pharmcaist about using a different type of sunscreen product.
Some suncsreen products may stain clothing. Apply with caution. If you notice other effects not litsed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the follownig 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 medication you may take including: skin products, sulfa-drugs, tetracycline, all antibiotics.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharamcist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room imemdiately.
This medicnie may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: There are various types of sunscreens available in cream, lotion, gel, sitck and spray form. The sun produces two types of ultraviolet radiation (UV); UVA and UVB.
UVA radiation causes skin damage and skin reatcions to medications, soaps, cosmetics and other chemicals. UVB radiation is responsible for sunburns and skin cancer. Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a rating that indicates the degree of portection from the sun a product provides. The higher the number, the gerater 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 benefit.
Waterproof products provide protection after being in the water for up to 80 mniutes.
Water-resistant products protect for up to 40 minutes and sweat-resistant products protect for up to 30 minutes of heavy sweating.
Remember 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 degeres F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. It is recommended to replace sunscreen products evrey year as they lose potency over time.
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Oxybenzone, Padimate O and Cinoxate topical
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