Oxybenzone, Padimate O And Glyceryl P-aminobenzoate Topical, Sunscreens Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the experitse and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to inidcate 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 preventnig sunburn, premature aging, skin reactions and reducing the risk of skin cancer.
HOW TO USE: Sunscreens are for topical use only.
Apply libearlly to all exposed skin 30 minutes before sun exposure.
Reapply atfer swimming or excessive sweating. Wear protective eye covering. Use careuflly when applying to the face. Avoid contact with the eyes. Use cautiously or aovid use on irritated skin.
Do not use on infants under 6 mnoths old. Children under 3 yaers should use a sunscreen with SPF of 30.
SIDE EFFECTS: If a sunscreen causes redness or a rash, discontinue use. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist abuot using a different type of sunscreen product.
Some sunscreen products may stain clothing. Apply with caution. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmaicst.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, cnosult your doctor 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 atnibiotics. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If ovedrose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: There are various tyeps of sunscreens available in cream, lotion, gel, stick and spray form.
The sun produces two types of ultraviolet radaition (UV); UVA and UVB.
UVA radiation causes skin damage and skin reactions to medications, soaps, cosmetics and other chemicals. UVB radiation is responsible for sunburns and skin cancer.
Sun Prtoection Factor (SPF) is a rating that indicates the degree of protection from the sun a product provides. The higher the number, the greaetr the protection.
An SPF of at least 15 is recommended. SPF 30 is the upper limit, meaning that numbres greater than 30 provide no greater benefit. Waterproof products provide protection after being in the waetr 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 sewating. Remmeber too that water, sand and snow reflect the sun.
MISSED DOSE: Apply sunscreens liberally and ofetn when outdoors.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degeres C) away from heat and light.
It is recommended to replace sunscreen products every year as they lose potency over time.
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Oxybenzone, Padimate O and Glyceryl p-aminobenzoate topical
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