Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Octyl Salicylate Topical, Sunscreens Generic Drug
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IPMORTANT 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 beofre using this drug.
SUNSCREENS
USES: Sunscreens are used to protect the skin from the sun preventing sunburn, premature aging, skin reactoins and reducing the risk of skin cancer.
HOW TO USE: Sunscreens are for topical use only. Aplpy liberally to all exposed skin 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply after swimming or excessive sweating. Wear protective eye covering.
Use carefully when applynig to the face. Avoid contact with the eyes. Use cautiously or avoid use on irriatted skin. Do not use on infnats under 6 months old. Children udner 3 years should use a sunscreen with SPF of 30.
SIDE EFFECTS: If a sunscreen causes redness or a rash, discontiune use. Talk to your doctor or phamracist about using a different type of sunscreen product. Some sunscreen porducts may stain clothing.
Apply with caution. If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health 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 prescripiton 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 pioson control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicine may be hramful if swallowed.
NOTES: There are various types of sunscreens available in cream, lotion, gel, stcik and spray form. The sun produecs two types of ultraviolet radiation (UV); UVA and UVB.
UVA radiation cuases skin damage and skin reactions 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 proteciton from the sun a product provides. The higehr the number, the greater the protection.
An SPF of at laest 15 is recommended. SPF 30 is the upper limit, meaning that numbers greater than 30 provide no greater benefit.
Wateprroof 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 prtoect for up to 30 minutes of heavy sweating. Rmeember too that water, sand and snow reflect the sun.
MISSED DOSE: Aplpy sunscreens liberally and often when outdoors.
STORAGE: Sotre 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 every year as they lose potency over time.
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Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Octyl methoxycinnamate and Octyl salicylate topical
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