SunMask
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Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same active generic (Zinc oxide + Octinoxate + Enzacamene + Avobenzone), same form (Cream)No other brands currently registered with this exact active generic and dosage form.
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
This cream is indicated for protection from harmful UV rays and thus managing photodermatoses, skin pigmentation, solar urticaria, acute solar dermatitis, drug-induced photosensitivity, acute lupus erythematosus, polymorphic light eruption, etc.
Contraindications
This preparation is contraindicated in patients with a history of sensitivity to any components of the preparation.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Signs of irritations (erythema, burning or rash) may appear when applied to sensitive or broken skin.
Warnings & Precautions
For external use only. Transient stinging or burning may occur when applied to abraded or broken skin.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
This cream is a combination of 4 ingredients which provide a highly protective sunscreen action.Thus, it protects against the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays of sun which can cause skin cancer, wrinkle, premature aging and darkening of skin. Its Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is 60 & Protection Grade of UVA (PA) is +++, making it perfect for both UVA & UVB protection. Zinc Oxide acts as screen and reflects & scatters UV radiation in order to protect the skin.Avobenzone,Octinoxate and Enzacamene absorb UV radiation and convert it to heat, which is then released from the skin. Strong stay-on properties making it long lasting sunscreen.