Positive UV exposure information

RickMattoon · 04-08-2008, 06:30 PM

Talk to you Pharmacist!

In addition to discussing medication use with indoor tanning staff, a tanning clients pharmacist should be consulted when considering the photosensitivity of certain medications. Your pharmacist is in the best position to counsel tanning consumers on both prescription and non-prescription medications, herbal and other "natural" products and perhaps even cosmetics, shampoos and similar purchases that may make people sensitive to ultraviolet light. Many medications and topical products can cause photosensitive reactions or increase a person's risk of developing sunburn.

Two reasons medicines can be tricky to figure out in regards to photosensitivity:

1. Not all individuals who use or take these medications will experience a photosensitive reaction. Also, an individual who experiences a photosensitive reaction on one occasion will NOT necessarily experience it again or every time.
2. A medication will NOT cause the same degree of skin reaction in all individuals.

HunyBee · 04-09-2008, 09:36 PM

I was told to abstain from tanning while taking an oral antibiotic. However, I asked about abstaining when receiving a shot of antibiotic and told there was no reason to do so.

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RickMattoon · 04-10-2008, 02:30 AM

Specifically, tetracycline can cause a potential photosensitive reaction depending on the individual. You may have been on two different types of antibiotics? It always safest to follow the directions of your primary care provider or pharmacist in regards to photosensitive side effects of drugs. Sorry if that’s a cop-outJ

Bill · 04-10-2008, 08:55 AM

One of the best drug references that I have found is at www.epocrates.com.

It is a free version of the professional version that many doctors use for a reference. You can enter a medication and then look at dosing instructions, interactions with other medications, adverse reactions (where you would look for photosensitivity), even pharmacology where you can see how long a particular medication stays in your system.

HunyBee · 04-10-2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickMattoon

Specifically, tetracycline can cause a potential photosensitive reaction depending on the individual. You may have been on two different types of antibiotics? It always safest to follow the directions of your primary care provider or pharmacist in regards to photosensitive side effects of drugs. Sorry if that’s a cop-outJ

Yes, the oral and injected antibiotics were two different kinds.

04-08-2008, 06:30 PM	# 1
RickMattoon Member Join Date: Apr-02-2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Member No.: 221 Gender: Posts: 59 My Mood: Rep Power: 1162	Medicine & Tanning Talk to you Pharmacist! In addition to discussing medication use with indoor tanning staff, a tanning clients pharmacist should be consulted when considering the photosensitivity of certain medications. Your pharmacist is in the best position to counsel tanning consumers on both prescription and non-prescription medications, herbal and other "natural" products and perhaps even cosmetics, shampoos and similar purchases that may make people sensitive to ultraviolet light. Many medications and topical products can cause photosensitive reactions or increase a person's risk of developing sunburn. Two reasons medicines can be tricky to figure out in regards to photosensitivity: 1. Not all individuals who use or take these medications will experience a photosensitive reaction. Also, an individual who experiences a photosensitive reaction on one occasion will NOT necessarily experience it again or every time. 2. A medication will NOT cause the same degree of skin reaction in all individuals. __________________ Rick Mattoon, President American Tanning Institute www.TanningProgram.com Toll-Free 1-866-869-6790

04-09-2008, 09:36 PM	# 2
HunyBee FKA HunyBunns Join Date: Feb-12-2008 Location: Southern IN Member No.: 208 Gender: MySpace ID: hoosiermimi Posts: 186 My Mood: Rep Power: 1179	I was told to abstain from tanning while taking an oral antibiotic. However, I asked about abstaining when receiving a shot of antibiotic and told there was no reason to do so. ?? __________________ My greatest fear is that there is no PMS and this is my real personality.

04-10-2008, 02:30 AM	# 3
RickMattoon Member Join Date: Apr-02-2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Member No.: 221 Gender: Posts: 59 My Mood: Rep Power: 1162	Specifically, tetracycline can cause a potential photosensitive reaction depending on the individual. You may have been on two different types of antibiotics? It always safest to follow the directions of your primary care provider or pharmacist in regards to photosensitive side effects of drugs. Sorry if that’s a cop-outJ __________________ Rick Mattoon, President American Tanning Institute www.TanningProgram.com Toll-Free 1-866-869-6790

04-10-2008, 08:55 AM	# 4
Bill Administrator, ITA supporter Join Date: Jul-30-2007 Member No.: 3 Gender: Posts: 17,818 Rep Power: 306601	One of the best drug references that I have found is at www.epocrates.com. It is a free version of the professional version that many doctors use for a reference. You can enter a medication and then look at dosing instructions, interactions with other medications, adverse reactions (where you would look for photosensitivity), even pharmacology where you can see how long a particular medication stays in your system. __________________ If people would just stop and use their f'n brains, the world would be a better place! -Navigatin1 Philosopher, salon owner

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