Octinoxate: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Octinoxate. Educational only — not medical advice.
Labeled uses
Directions apply liberally 15 minutes bfore sun exposure reapply at least every 2 hours. use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor. Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses
Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 4a0a2f1b…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.
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