http://genericdrugshome.info Benzophenone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Octyl Salicylate Topical, Sunscreens Generic Drug Feed Sun, 20 May 2012 18:37:44 CDT en http://benzophenone-octyl-methoxycinnamate-octyl-salicylate-topical.8907.genericdrugshome.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcrae 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 reactions and reducing the risk of skin cancer.
HOW TO USE: Sunscreens are for topical use only. Apply liberally to all exposed skin 30 minutes befroe sun exposure. Repaply after swimming or excessive sweating.

Wear protective eye covering. Use carfeully when applying to the face. Avoid contact with the eyes. Use cautiously or avoid use on irritated skin. Do not use on infatns under 6 months old. Children under 3 yeras should use a sunscreen with SPF of 30.
SIDE EFFECTS: If a sunscreen causes rednses or a rash, discontinue use. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about using a different type of sunscreen product. Some sunscreen porducts may stain clothing.

Apply with caution. If you notice 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 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 antibiotcis. Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediaetly. This medicine may be harfmul if swallowed.

NOTES: Tehre 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 damage and skin reactions to medications, soaps, cosmetics and other chemiacls.

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 provieds. 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 gretaer than 30 provide no greater benefit. Waterproof products provdie protection after being in the water for up to 80 minutes.

Water-resistant products protect for up to 40 miuntes 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 liberlaly and often when outdoors. STORAGE: Store at room tepmerature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.

It is recommended to replace sunsrceen products every year as they lose potency over time.]]>