SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION is a combination of Avobenzone, Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, and Zinc Oxide which belongs to the group of medicines called Sunscreen agents and Soothing agents respectively. It is used to lighten the freckles (small light brown coloured patches on the skin), hyperpigmentation (darker skin patches), age spots, melasma (brown patches on the face) and post procedures. It also used to reduce the recurrence of black spots due to exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light.
SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION should be used with caution on children under 6 months of age, consult your doctor before using it. SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION is not recommended for use in patients having a history of asthma, eczema (skin inflammation), psoriasis (itching) and other similar skin disorders.
The safety and efficacy of SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION in pregnant and breastfeeding women has not been established, consult your doctor before using it. The most common side effects of using SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION are abrasion (broken skin), blue-black darkening of the skin, allergic skin rashes, dizziness and trouble breathing. Contact your doctor if any of the above side effects gets worse or persists for a longer duration.
It is used to:
SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION protects the skin where Avobenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene and Oxybenzone absorb UV rays and manage the damage to cells and DNA, increase the skin's tolerability to UV rays, and thus reduces the impact of UV rays on the skin. Zinc oxide lays out a physical barrier to manage skin irritation and helps to heal damaged skin.
Apply SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION for you based upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Avoid contact with or around your eyes.
Stop using SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Lie down until dizziness is resolved, then get up slowly. Do not hurry and move slowly and carefully. Get adequate rest. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, alcohol. If dizziness does not get better, consult your doctor.
Avoid hot showers because hot water can irritate your skin more. Do not scratch the affected area. Use protective clothing when going outdoors. Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult your doctor if your skin rash gets worse.
The safety and efficacy of SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION in pregnant women has not been established. Consult your doctor before using it.
The safety and efficacy of SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION in breastfeeding women has not been established. Consult your doctor before using it.
Do not use SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION if you are allergic to Avobenzone, Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, Zinc Oxide, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION is not recommended for use patients with a history of asthma. Consult your doctor before using it.
SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION should be used with caution in children under 6 months of age. The safety and efficacy in children of other age groups has not been established. Consult your doctor before using it.
Your doctor will prescribe the right dose of SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION depending on your age, body weight and health condition. Consult your doctor before using it.
SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION is not recommended for use if you have:
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before using SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription or herbal medicine.
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally applies too much of SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION, contact your doctor immediately or visit nearby hospital.
Drug | : | Avobenzone, Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, Zinc Oxide |
Pharmacological Category | : | Sunscreen agents, Soothing agents |
Therapeutic Indication | : | Protects against harmful sunrays |
Dosage Forms | : | Lotion, Gel |
A: SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION is used to lighten the freckles (small light brown coloured patches on the skin), hyperpigmentation (darker skin patches), age spots, melasma (brown patches on the face) and post procedures. It can also be used to reduce the recurrence of black spots due to exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light.
A: Skin rash is a common side effect of SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION. In such case, avoid hot showers because hot water can irritate your skin more. Do not scratch the affected area. Use protective clothing when going outdoors. Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult your doctor if your skin rash gets worse.
A: Patients using SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION must inform their doctor about their pre-existing conditions like a history of asthma, eczema (skin inflammation), psoriasis (itching) and other similar skin disorders. Consult your doctor if you experience anything different.
A: The safety and efficacy of SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION in pregnant women has not been established. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, consult your doctor before using it.
A: Before using SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION, inform your doctor if you are taking or using have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, over-the-counter or any herbal medicine, as these might interact with each other and cause serious side effects.
A: SUNCROS SUNSCREEN SPF 26 LOTION should be used with caution in children under 6 months of age. The safety and efficacy in children of other age groups has not been established. Consult your doctor for advice.
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