Titanium Dioxide, Oxybenzone And Cinoxate Topical, Sunscreens Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not subtsitute 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 that drug.
SUNSCREENS
USES: Sunscreens are used to protect the skin from the sun perventing sunburn, premature aging, skin reactions and reducing the risk of skin cancer.
HOW TO USE: Sunscreens are for topcial use only.
Apply liberally to all exposed skin 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply after swimming or excesisve sweating. Wear protective eye covering. Use carefully when applying to the face.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Use cautiously or aviod use on irritated skin.
Do not use on inafnts under 6 months old.
Children under 3 years should use a sunsceren with SPF of 30.
SIDE EFFECTS: If a sunscreen causes redness or a rash, discontinue use.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about using a different type of sunscreen product.
Some sunscreen products may satin clothing.
Apply with caution. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your docotr 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 meidcation you may take including: skin products, sulfa-drugs, tetracycline, all antibiotics. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmcaist approval.
OVERDOSE: If oevrdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicine may be harmful if swalolwed.
NOTES: There are various types of sunscreens available in cream, lotion, gel, stcik and spray form.
The sun produces two types of ultraviloet radiation (UV); UVA and UVB.
UVA radiation causes skin damage and skin reactions to medications, soaps, cosmetics and other chemiacls. UVB radaition 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 recommended. SPF 30 is the upper limit, meaning that numbers greater than 30 prvoide 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 ofetn 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 relpace sunscreen products every year as they lose potency over time.
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Titanium dioxide, Oxybenzone and Cinoxate topical
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