Sunscreen Agents : Before Using

Sunscreen Agents - Topical

Sunscreen Agents *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using This Product

If you are using this drug without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For sunscreen agents, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to any of the sunscreen agents. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to artificial sweeteners - saccharin "Sweet and Low "; anesthetics - benzocaine "Americaine ", procaine "Novocaine ", tetracaine "Pontocaine "; oral antidiabetics - diabetes drug you take by mouth; hair dyes containing aniline or paraphenylenediamine; sulfa medication; thiazide diuretics - a certain type of water pill; cinnamon derivatives using in flavorings, medication, perfumes, or toothpastes; or to any other substances, such as foods or preservatives.

Pregnancy care

Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or pets.

Breast-feeding problem

Sunscreen agents have not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Infants under 6 months of age must be kept out of the sun. Sunscreen agents must not be using on infants under 6 months of age because of increased risk of side effects. Children 6 months of age and older must be kept out of the sun or have limited exposure to the sun. Sunscreen agents with a sun protection factor - SPF of at least 15 must be applied during exposure to the sun. Lotion sunscreen products are preferred for use in child. Alcohol-based sunscreen products must be avoided because they can cause irritation.

Elderly care

It is believed that the elderly, who spend little time in the sun and use sunscreen agents frequently, may be at risk for vitamin D deficiency - which may result in bone disease and fracture, although this has not been proven. To help you get enough vitamin D, it is recommended that you eat food rich in vitamin D, such as fortified milk or fatty fish. Your family doctor may also advise you to take vitamin D supplements. Check with your family doctor about this.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication and products must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication or products may be using together even if an interaction may occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are using any prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug or other product that is to be applied to the same area of the skin.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of sunscreen agents. Make sure you tell your health care professional if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Skin conditions or diseases, especially those causing or worsened by exposure to light Worsening of skin condition may occur