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Cetaphil (avobenzone/octocrylene)

Topical Bar; Topical Cleanser (Ml); Topical Cream (Gram); Topical Lotion (Gram); Topical Lotion (Ml)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Chemical agents that absorb potentially harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation or opaque, physical agents that reflect potentially harmful UV radiation are classified as sunscreens.

Sunscreen agents are used to prevent sunburn and premature aging of the skin, and to reduce the incidence of solar or actinic-induced keratoses, skin cancers, tanning, and other harmful effects of the sun. Some data suggest that carcinogenesis and photoaging can occur at doses of UV radiation below that required to produce a sunburn (i.e., suberythemal doses). Most clinicians agree that the liberal and regular use of an effective sunscreen is therapeutically desirable and not just cosmetically desirable, especially in light-skinned people with blue eyes, red hair, and/or freckles who are most susceptible to the acute and chronic harmful effects of sunlight.

Generic name: avobenzone/octocrylene
Therapeutic class: Dermatological

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Dosing

Sunscreen agents are applied topically in the form of creams, jellies, ointments, pastes, solutions, and suspensions. Sunscreen preparations should not be administered orally. SPFs which are included in the product labeling serve as useful indices of each product's effectiveness. (See Uses.)

Sunscreen preparations should be applied uniformly and generously to all exposed skin surfaces, including lips, before exposure to UVB radiation. Two applications of the sunscreen may be needed for maximum protection. PABA-containing sunscreens are most effective when applied 1-2 hours before exposure to sunlight. Sunscreen products that are not water resistant should be reapplied after swimming, towel-drying, or profuse sweating and, because most sunscreens are easily removed from the skin, reapplication every 1-2 hours or according to the manufacturer's directions usually is required to provide adequate protection from UVB light.

Some sunscreens are commercially available as water-resistant or very water-resistant formulations. Following application to the skin, water-resistant sunscreen products retain their labeled SPF for prevention of sunburn after 40 minutes of activity in water (e.g., swimming) or perspiring. Very water-resistant sunscreen products retain their labeled SPF for prevention of sunburn after 80 minutes of activity in water or perspiring.

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Atopic dermatitis
L20ICD10CMAtopic dermatitis
L20.0ICD10CMBesnier's prurigo
L20.8ICD10CMOther atopic dermatitis
L20.81ICD10CMAtopic neurodermatitis
L20.82ICD10CMFlexural eczema
L20.84ICD10CMIntrinsic (allergic) eczema
L20.89ICD10CMOther atopic dermatitis
L20.9ICD10CMAtopic dermatitis, unspecified
Contact dermatitis
L23ICD10CMAllergic contact dermatitis
L23.0ICD10CMAllergic contact dermatitis due to metals
L23.1ICD10CMAllergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives
L23.2ICD10CMAllergic contact dermatitis due to cosmetics
L23.3ICD10CMAllergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
L23.4ICD10CMAllergic contact dermatitis due to dyes
L23.5ICD10CMAllergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products
L23.6ICD10CMAllergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with the skin
L23.7ICD10CMAllergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
L23.8ICD10CMAllergic contact dermatitis due to other agents
L23.81ICD10CMAllergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander
L23.89ICD10CMAllergic contact dermatitis due to other agents
L23.9ICD10CMAllergic contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
L24ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis
L24.0ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to detergents
L24.1ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to oils and greases
L24.2ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to solvents
L24.3ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics
L24.4ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
L24.5ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products
L24.6ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin
L24.7ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
L24.8ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to other agents
L24.81ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to metals
L24.89ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to other agents
L24.9ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
L24.A0ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids, unspecified
L24.A1ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to saliva
L24.A2ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to fecal, urinary or dual incontinence
L24.A9ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due friction or contact with other specified body fluids
L24.BICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistula
L24.B0ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis related to unspecified stoma or fistula
L24.B1ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis related to digestive stoma or fistula
L24.B2ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis related to respiratory stoma or fistula
L24.B3ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis related to fecal or urinary stoma or fistula
L25ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis
L25.0ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to cosmetics
L25.1ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
L25.2ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to dyes
L25.3ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to other chemical products
L25.4ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin
L25.5ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
L25.8ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to other agents
L25.9ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
Dry skin
L85.3ICD10CMXerosis cutis
Skin irritation
L24ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis
L24.0ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to detergents
L24.1ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to oils and greases
L24.2ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to solvents
L24.3ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics
L24.4ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
L24.5ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products
L24.6ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin
L24.7ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
L24.8ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to other agents
L24.81ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to metals
L24.89ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to other agents
L24.9ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
L24.AICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids
L24.A0ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids, unspecified
L24.A1ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to saliva
L24.A2ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due to fecal, urinary or dual incontinence
L24.A9ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis due friction or contact with other specified body fluids
L24.BICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistula
L24.B0ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis related to unspecified stoma or fistula
L24.B1ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis related to digestive stoma or fistula
L24.B2ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis related to respiratory stoma or fistula
L24.B3ICD10CMIrritant contact dermatitis related to fecal or urinary stoma or fistula
L25ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis
L25.0ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to cosmetics
L25.1ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
L25.2ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to dyes
L25.3ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to other chemical products
L25.4ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin
L25.5ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
L25.8ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis due to other agents
L25.9ICD10CMUnspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
L30.9ICD10CMDermatitis, unspecified
R21ICD10CMRash and other nonspecific skin eruption

ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data