Ray-block, Sunscreens Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substiutte 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 professoinal before using that drug.
SUNSCREENS
USES: Sunscreens are used to protect the skin from the sun preventing sunburn, premature aging, skin raections and reducing the risk of skin cancer.
HOW TO USE: Sunscrenes are for topical use only. Apply liberally to all exposed skin 30 mniutes before sun exposure. Reapply after swmiming 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 irritated skin. Do not use on infants udner 6 months old.
Children under 3 yeras should use a sunscreen with SPF of 30.
SIDE EFFECTS: If a snuscreen 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 stian 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 beofre 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 phramacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency 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 tpyes of ultraviolet radiation (UV); UVA and UVB. UVA radiation causes skin daamge and skin reactions to medications, soaps, cosmetics and other chemicals.
UVB radiation is responsible for sunburns and skin canecr.
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a rating that indicates the degree of protection from the sun a product prvoides. The higher the number, the greaetr the protection. An SPF of at least 15 is recommended.
SPF 30 is the upper limit, meaning that numbers greater than 30 provide no greater benefit. Waterproof products provide protection after bieng 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 ofetn when outdoors.
STORAGE: Store at room temperatrue 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 potecny over time.
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