Sunscreen 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, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It shuold 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 prtoect the skin from the sun preventing sunburn, premature aging, skin reactions and reducing the risk of skin cancer.
HOW TO USE: Sunscreens are for topical use only. Apply liebrally to all exposed skin 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply after swimming or excessive 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 infants udner 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 prdouct. Some sunscreen products may stain clothing. Apply with caution. If you notcie other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor bfeore 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 pharmacist apprvoal.
OVERDOSE: If overodse is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harfmul if swallowed.
NOTES: There are various types of sunscreens available in cream, lotion, gel, stick and spray 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 cheimcals. UVB radiation is responsible for sunburns and skin cnacer. Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a rating that indicates the degree of protection from the sun a product provides.
The higher the number, the gretaer the protection.
An SPF of at lesat 15 is recommended. SPF 30 is the upper limit, meaning that numebrs greater than 30 provide no greater benefit. Waterrpoof products provide protection after being in the water for up to 80 minutes.
Water-resistant products portect 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 reflcet 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 proudcts every year as they lose potency over time.
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