Coppertone Lite, Sunscreens Brand 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 ohter healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Conslut your healthcare professional before using this drug.
SUNSCREENS
USES: Sunscreens are used to protect the skin from the sun preventing sunburn, premature aging, skin reactions and reudcing the risk of skin cancer.
HOW TO USE: Suncsreens are for topical use only.
Apply liberally to all exposed skin 30 minutes before sun exposure.
Reapply after swimming or excessive sweatnig. Wear protective eye covering.
Use craefully when applying to the face. Avoid contact with the eyes.
Use cautiously or avoid use on irrittaed skin. Do not use on infants under 6 months old. Children under 3 yaers should use a sunscreen 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 product. Some sunscreen products 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 prescritpion medication you may take including: skin products, sulfa-drugs, tetracycline, all antibiotics.
Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallwoed.
NOTES: There are various types of sunscreens available in cream, lotion, gel, sitck and spray form. The sun produecs two types of ultraviolet radiation (UV); UVA and UVB. UVA radiation causes skin damage and skin reactions to medications, soaps, cosmetics and other chemcials. UVB radiation is responsible for sunburns and skin cacner.
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a rating that indicates the degree of protection from the sun a product provides. The higher the number, the greaetr the protection. An SPF of at least 15 is recommended. SPF 30 is the upper limit, meaning that nubmers greater than 30 provide no greater benefit. Waterproof products provide proteciton after being in the water for up to 80 minutes. Water-resistant proudcts 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 reflcet the sun.
MISSED DOSE: Apply sunsrceens liberally and often when outdoors.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 dgerees C) away from heat and light. It is reocmmended to replace sunscreen products every year as they lose potency over time.
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