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Sunscreens

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 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 before sun exposure. Reapply after swimming 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 under 6 months old. Children under 3 years 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 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 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 antibiotics. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist 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 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 other chemicals. UVB radiation is responsible for sunburns and skin cancer. 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 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 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 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 potency over time.


Brand Name Sunscreens drugs

  • Active Sport Sunblock
  • Active Sunblock
  • A Fil
  • Alpha Glow
  • Baby Sunblock
  • Baby Sunscreen
  • Big Kids Sunblock
  • Blistex
  • Cetaphil
  • Chap Et
  • Childrens Sunblock
  • Children'S Sunblock
  • Coppertone
  • Coppertone Kids
  • Coppertone Lite
  • Coppertone Shade Plus
  • Coppertone Tropical
  • Daily Conditioning Treatment
  • Dark Tanning Lotion
  • Dark Tanning Oil
  • Elta 30 Block
  • Elta 32 Block/Moisturizer
  • Elta Sun Block
  • Eucerin Daily Facial
  • Kid'S Sunblock
  • Kids Sunscreen
  • Lip Balm
  • Lip Balm Spf 15
  • Lip Treatment W/Sunblock 15
  • Lipbalm
  • Lipkote
  • Lyphazome
  • Magic Lip
  • Medi Chap
  • Mentholatum Lipbalm
  • Moisturizing Sunblock
  • Neutrogena Moisture
  • Neutrogena No Stick Sunscreen
  • Neutrogena Sunblock
  • Neutrogena Sunblock Stick
  • Nivea
  • Nivea Sun
  • Nivea Visage
  • Oil Free
  • Presun
  • Radiablock
  • Ray Block
  • Rvpaque
  • Senior Topix Sun Pad
  • Shade Sunblock
  • Solbar Pf
  • Sport Sunscreen
  • Sudden Tan
  • Sunblock
  • Sunblock Child
  • Sunblock Lotion
  • Sundown
  • Sunscreen
  • Suntan Lotion
  • Suntan Oil
  • Ti Lite
  • Ti Screen
  • Tropic Tanning Oil
  • Tropical Blend
  • Tropical Blend Pina Colada
  • Tropical Blend Sun Screen
  • Tropical Style
  • Vaseline Lip Therapy
  • Water Babies Spf 15
  • Water Babies Spf 30
  • Zilactin
  • Zinka

Generic SUNSCREENS drugs

  • Aloe Vera Extract, Oxybenzone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Chamomile Flowers And Herbal Complex No.57 Topical
  • Aminobenzoic Acid And Benzophenone Topical
  • Aminobenzoic Acid And Oxybenzone Topical
  • Aminobenzoic Acid Topical
  • Aminobenzoic Acid, Oxybenzone And Padimate O Topical
  • Anthralin And Titanium Dioxide Topical
  • Avobenzone And Octocrylene Topical
  • Benzophenone And Cinoxate Topical
  • Benzophenone Topical
  • Benzophenone, Avobenzone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Octyl Salicylate Topical
  • Benzophenone, Avobenzone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene And Octyl Salicylate Topical
  • Benzophenone, Cinoxate And Sunscreen Topical
  • Benzophenone, Homosalate, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Sunscreen Topical
  • Benzophenone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Octocrylene Topical
  • Benzophenone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Octyl Salicylate Topical
  • Benzophenone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Sunscreen Topical
  • Benzophenone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene And Menthyl Anthranilate Topical
  • Cinoxate And Sunscreen Topical
  • Cinoxate Topical
  • Homosalate And Petrolatum,White Topical
  • Homosalate And Sunscreen Topical
  • Homosalate Topical
  • Hydrocortisone, Padimate O And Sulisobenzone Topical
  • Oxybenzone And Cinoxate Topical
  • Oxybenzone And Dioxybenzone Topical
  • Oxybenzone And Homosalate Topical
  • Oxybenzone And Octyl Methoxycinnamate Topical
  • Oxybenzone And Padimate O Topical
  • Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Octocrylene Topical
  • Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Octyl Salicylate Topical
  • Oxybenzone, Homosalate And Octyl Methoxycinnamate Topical
  • Oxybenzone, Homosalate, Cinoxate And Sunscreen Topical
  • Oxybenzone, Homosalate, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Octyl Salicylate Topical
  • Oxybenzone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Allantoin Topical
  • Oxybenzone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Octocrylene Topical
  • Oxybenzone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Petrolatum,Hydrophilic Topical
  • Oxybenzone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Sunscreen Topical
  • Oxybenzone, Padimate O And Cinoxate Topical
  • Oxybenzone, Padimate O And Glyceryl P Aminobenzoate Topical
  • Oxybenzone, Padimate O And Octyl Methoxycinnamate Topical
  • Oxybenzone, Padimate O And Petrolatum,Hydrophilic Topical
  • Padimate O And Avobenzone Topical
  • Padimate O And Glyceryl P Aminobenzoate Topical
  • Padimate O And Octyl Methoxycinnamate Topical
  • Padimate O And Petrolatum,White Topical
  • Padimate O Topical
  • Petrolatum,Hydrophilic Topical
  • Sunscreen Topical
  • Titanium Dioxide And Cinoxate Topical
  • Titanium Dioxide And Octyl Methoxycinnamate Topical
  • Titanium Dioxide Topical
  • Titanium Dioxide, Benzophenone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Octocrylene Topical
  • Titanium Dioxide, Oxybenzone And Cinoxate Topical
  • Titanium Dioxide, Oxybenzone And Octyl Methoxycinnamate Topical
  • Titanium Dioxide, Oxybenzone, Cinoxate And Sunscreen Topical
  • Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Octyl Salicylate Topical
  • Titanium, Benzophenone, Cinoxate And Silica,Colloidal Topical
  • Zinc Oxide And Petrolatum,Red Topical