sunscreen (AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE)
sunscreen (AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: sunscreen; Generic name: AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE; Manufacturer: Old East Main Co..
| Brand name | sunscreen |
|---|---|
| Generic name | AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE |
| Manufacturer | Old East Main Co. |
| Used for | uses helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun |
| Dosage | Directions ■ spray liberally and spread evenly by hand 15 minutes before sun exposure ■ apply to all skin exposed to the sun ■ hold container 4 to 6 inches from the skin to apply ■ do not spray directly into face. Spray on hands then apply to face. ■ do not apply in windy conditions ■ use in a well-ventilated area and avoid inhalation ■ reapply: ■ after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating ■ immediately after towel drying ■ at least every 2 hours ■ Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun |
| Warnings | warnings For external use only |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredients Avobenzone 3% Homosalate 15% Octisalate 5% Octocrylene 10% |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=00ee1dc6-b4f3-4ae3-890c-8e37f6d3fe3a |