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What is Padimate O
Padimate O a chemical sunscreen agent, is the octyldimethyl derivative of p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA).
Padimate O is present in sunscreen products either as a single agent or in combination with other sunscreens
Indications
- photoprotection
Sun Protection Factor (SPF)/Substantivity:
Banana Boat Dark Tanning lotion: SPF=4/waterproof
Banana Boat Dark Tanning oil: SPF=2
Chap Stick lip balm: SPF=4
Herpecin-L: SPF=15
Mentholatum: SPF=14.7
Side Effects
- acne vulgaris
- contact dermatitis
- erythema
- folliculitis
- pruritus
- skin irritation
Monitoring Parameters
- laboratory monitoring not necessary
Contraindications
- breast-feeding
- children
- ester local anesthetic hypersensitivity
- infants
- para-aminobenzoic acid, PABA hypersensitivity
- pregnancy
- skin disease
- sulfonamide hypersensitivity
- thiazide diuretic hypersensitivity
- xeroderma pigmentosum
Interactions
No information is available regarding drug interactions associated with Padimate O
