Generic Name
Padimate O + Avobenzone + Oxybenzone + Titanium dioxideTherapeutic Class: Skin
Indications:
Padimate O, Avobenzone, Oxybenzone & Titanium dioxide lotion is indicated in-
- 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
Padimate O , Avobenzone , Oxybenzone & Titanium dioxide Lotion: Each bottle contains 60 ml lotion of Padimate O USP 8%, Avobenzone USP 2%, Oxybenzone USP 3% and Titanium dioxide BP 2%.
Description:
Padimate O, Avobenzone, Oxybenzone & Titanium dioxide lotion is a non-greasy, water-resistant, protective sunblock, 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.
Padimate O, Avobenzone , Oxybenzone & Titanium dioxide 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.Padimate O, Avobenzone, Oxybenzone & Titanium dioxide gives you 28 times your natural sunburn protection and maintains its degree of protection up to 60 minutes in water.
Dosage & Administration:
Padimate O, Avobenzone, Oxybenzone & Titanium dioxide lotion should be applied carefully and evenly on the 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.
Side Effects:
Signs of irritations (including erythema, burning or rash) may appear when applied to sensitive or broken skin.
Precautions:
Application to broken skin should be avoided. Contact with the eyes and other mucous membranes should be avoided.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation:
Padimate O, Avobenzone, Oxybenzone & Titanium dioxide lotion should only be used if the anticipated benefits outweigh the risks.