Zinc Oxide + Avobenzone + Octinoxate + Enzacamene
Indications
Zinc Oxide + Avobenzone + Octinoxate + Enzacamene is used for:
Sunblock, Solar urticaria, Acute solar dermatitis, Acute lupus erythematosus, Polymorphic light eruption, Photodermatoses, Skin pigmentation, Drug-induced photosensitivity
Adult Dose
Topical
Apply on the exposed area of body to sunlight such as face, neck and body 30 minutes before exposer and whenever necessary.
Repeat the application every two hours after continuous exposer to the sun and after swimming, physical exercise.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Massage on to skin until absorbed.
Contra Indications
The drug is contraindicated in individuals with a history of sensitivity reactions to any of the components of the ingredients.
Precautions
Application to broken skin should be avoided. Contact with the eyes and other mucous membranes should be avoided.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy category C.
It's not known whether this preparation is execrated in human milk. Caution should be exercised.
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Zinc Oxide + Avobenzone + Octinoxate + Enzacamene :
Signs of irritations (including erythema, burning or rash) may appear when applied to sensitive or broken skin.
Mechanism of Action
Avobenzone
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane or avobenzone provides superior protection through a large portion of the UV-A range, including UV-A I. A significant addition to sunscreen products for true broad-spectrum UV protection, concerns have been raised regarding its photostability and its potential to degrade other sunscreen ingredients in products in which it is used.
Zinc oxide is a mild astringent with soothing, protective, and weak antiseptic properties. It provides physical barrier to prevent skin irritation and help heal damaged skin. It also reflects UV radiation and used as a physical sunscreen.
Octinoxate is a cinnamate ester and common ingredient in sunscreen and other skin care products to minimize DNA photodamage.
Enzacamene is a monoterpenoid. ChEBI. Commonly known as 4-methylbenzylidene-camphor (4-MBC), enzacamene is a camphor derivative and an organic chemical UV-B filter. It is used in cosmetic products such as sunscreen to provide skin protection against UV rays.