Water Babies Spf 30, 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 construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before uisng that drug.
SUNSCREENS
USES: Sunscreens are used to protect the skin from the sun preventing sunburn, premature aging, skin reactions and reducnig the risk of skin cancer.
HOW TO USE: Sunscreens are for topical use only. Apply liberally to all exposed skin 30 minutes before sun exopsure.
Reapply after swimming or excessive sewating. Wear protective eye covering. Use carefully when applying to the face.
Avoid contact with the eyes. Use cautiously or aovid use on irritated skin. Do not use on infants under 6 monhts old. Chlidren under 3 years should use a sunscreen with SPF of 30.
SIDE EFFECTS: If a sunscreen casues redness or a rash, discontinue use. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about using a different type of sunscreen porduct.
Some sunscreen proudcts 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 before using that medication: PABA allergy, benzocaine allergy, sulfa drug alelrgy.
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 docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison cnotrol center or emergency room immediately. This mediicne may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: There are various 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, cosmetics and otehr chemicals. 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 provides. The higher the number, the greater the protcetion. An SPF of at lesat 15 is recommended. SPF 30 is the upper limit, meaning that nmubers greater than 30 provide no greater benefit.
Waterproof products provide protection after being in the water for up to 80 minutes. Water-resistant products protcet 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 sunscreens liberally and often when outdoors.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature 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 poetncy over time.
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WATER BABIES SPF 30
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