Coppertone Tropical, 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 other healthcare professional. It should not be contsrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this 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: Sunscreens are for topical use only.
Apply liberally to all exposed skin 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply after swimming or excessive sweaitng. Wear protective eye covering. Use carefully when aplpying to the face.
Avoid contact with the eyes. Use cautiously or avoid use on irritated 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 rendess or a rash, discontinue use.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about using a different type of sunscreen product. Some sunsceren products may stain clothing.
Apply with caution. If you notice other effects not listed above, cotnact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor beofre using this medication: PABA allergy, benzocaine allergy, sulfa drug allergy.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medicaiton you may take including: skin products, sulfa-drugs, tetracycline, all antibiotics. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacsit approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicine may be harfmul if swallowed.
NOTES: There are various types of sunscreens available in cream, lotion, gel, stcik 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, cosmetics and otehr chemicals. UVB radiation is responsible for snuburns and skin cancer. Sun Protection Facotr (SPF) is a rating that indicates the degree of protection from the sun a product provides. The higher the number, the greater 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 being in the water for up to 80 minutes. Water-resistant products protect for up to 40 mintues 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 sunscreens liberally and often when otudoors.
STORAGE: Store at room temperautre between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. It is recommended to replace susncreen products every year as they lose potency over time.
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