Camphor (Synthetic), White Petrolatum Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene

FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Carmex Variety Pack Classic Medicated Lip Balm Daily Care Lip Balm Spf

Brand Names: Carmex Variety Pack Classic Medicated Lip Balm Daily Care Lip Balm Spf
Dosage Form: KIT
Product Type: HUMAN OTC DRUG

What Is Camphor (Synthetic), White Petrolatum Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene Used For?

Uses helps provide relief of symptoms of cold sores and dry lips Uses helps protect against sunburn higher SPF gives more sunburn protection Uses helps prevent sunburn hepls protect against the drying effects of wind high SPF gives more sunburn protection provides moderate protection against sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun

Dosage and Administration

Directions

apply to lips not more than 3 to 4 times daily

children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor Directions

apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure

reapply:

after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating

immediately after towel drying

at least every 2 hours

children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor Directions children under 6 months: Ask a doctor reapply: after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating immediately after towel drying at least every 2 hours 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 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

Warnings and Precautions

Warnings For external use only When using this product: keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if: condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Do not use deep puncture wounds serious burns animal bites Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Warnings Skin Cancer/Skin Aging Alert: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. This product has been shown only to help prevent sunburn, not skin cancer or early skin aging. For external use only Do not use on damaged or broken skin When using this product: keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if: rash occurs Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Warnings Do not use on damaged or broken skin Stop use and ask a doctor if: rash occurs Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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