SolaScren
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Same generic (Padimate O + Avobenzone + Oxybenzone + Titanium dioxide), same form (Lotion)No other brands currently registered with this exact active generic and dosage form.
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
SolaScren is indicated for-
Normal skin types when exposed to intense sunlight
Photodermatoses including those caused by radiotherapy
Photosensitisation
Solar urticaria
Acute solar dermatitis
Drug-induced photosensitivity
Acute lupus erythematosus
Herpes simplex
Polymorphic light eruption
Cutaneous albinism
Vitiligo
Dosage & Administration
This lotion should be applied carefully and evenly on skin before sun exposure. Apply 45 minutes before swimming or sweat producing exercise. A single application may give day-long protection but the product should be re-applied during prolonged periods of sunning and after swimming or excessive sweating.
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Signs of irritations (including erythema, burning or rash) may appear when applied to sensitive or broken skin.
Warnings & Precautions
Application to broken skin should be avoided. Contact with the eyes and other mucous membranes should be avoided.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
This lotion is a non-greasy, water resistant, protective sun block, which helps prevent sunburn in all types of skin. It provides a high degree of protection against the harmful effects of ultraviolet components of sunlight which are responsible for skin cancer, wrinkling, premature ageing and darkening of the skin due to overexposure.
This provides a sun protection factor (SPF) of 6 against UVA rays and 28 against UVB rays. The SPF describes how much longer you can remain in the sun without being affected by these rays, compared with unprotected skin. This gives you 28 times more natural sunburn protection and maintains its degree of protection up to 60 minutes in water.