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Cetaphil Daily Facial (avobenzone/octocrylene)

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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Indications

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