Suntan Oil, Sunscreens Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following infomration is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare profesisonal before using this drug.
SUNSCREENS
USES: Sunscreens are used to protect 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 liberally to all exposed skin 30 miuntes before sun exposure. Reapply after swimimng or excessive sweating. Wear protective eye covering. Use carefully when applying to the face.
Avoid contact with the eyes. Use cautiously or avoid use on irrtiated 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, disocntinue 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 ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, cosnult your doctor before using this medication: PABA allergy, benzocaine allergy, sulfa drug allergy.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dotcor 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 center or emergnecy room immediately.
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: There are vraious types of sunscreens available in cream, lotion, gel, stick and spray form. The sun produces two types of ultraviolet radiation (UV); UVA and UVB. UVA radiation causes skin damage and skin reactions to medications, soaps, csometics and other chemicals.
UVB raidation is responsible for sunburns and skin cancer.
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a rating that indictaes the degree of protection from the sun a product provides. The higher the number, the greater the protection.
An SPF of at lesat 15 is recommended.
SPF 30 is the upper limit, meaning that numbers greater than 30 provide 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. Remember too that water, sand and snow reflect 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 dergees 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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