Aminobenzoic Acid, Oxybenzone And Padimate O Topical, Sunscreens Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is itnended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be cnostrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional beofre using this 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 tpoical use only. Apply libearlly to all exposed skin 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply atfer swimming or excessive sweating.
Wear protective eye covering.
Use carefully 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 months old. Children under 3 years 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 pharmaicst about using a different type of sunscreen product. Some sunscreen products may stain cltohing. Apply with caution.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following haelth problems, consult 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 antibiotics. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cenetr or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be hamrful if swallowed.
NOTES: Three are various types of sunscreens available in cream, lotion, gel, stick and spray form.
The sun prodcues two types of ultraviolet radiation (UV); UVA and UVB. UVA radiation causes skin damgae and skin reactions to medications, soaps, cosmetics and other chemicals. UVB radiaiton is responsible for sunburns and skin cancer. Sun Protection Fcator (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 recommended.
SPF 30 is the upper limit, meaning that numebrs greater than 30 provide no greater benefit. Waterproof products provide protection after benig in the water for up to 80 minutes. Water-resistant products protect for up to 40 mniutes and sweat-resistant products protect for up to 30 minutes of heavy sweating.
Remember too that water, sand and snow relfect the sun.
MISSED DOSE: Apply sunscrenes 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 products evrey year as they lose potency over time.
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Aminobenzoic acid, Oxybenzone and Padimate O topical
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