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Safety: Sperti Vitamin D Lamp – Model DUV-4F

TABLE A

Determine Your Fitzpatrick Skin Type (FST)

Skin Type Skin Color After Sun Exposure
IPale whiteAlways burns - never tans
IIWhite to light beigeBurns easily - tans minimally
IIIBeigeBurns moderately – tans gradually to light brown
IVLight brownBurns minimally - tans well
VModerate brownRarely burns - tans profusely
VIDark brown or blackNever burns – tans profusely

Skin Type 1, highly sun sensitive people (those who always burn & never tan), should not use this ultraviolet device.

TABLE B

Substances That Increase Photosensitivity

Do not use this light if you are taking any of these Substances as they may cause Photosensitivity

  • ANTIDEPRESSANTS clomipramine (Anafranil), isocarboxazid (Marplan), maprotiline (Ludiomil), mirtazapine (Remeron), sertaline (Zoloft), TRICYCLIC AGENTS, eg.,Elavil, Asendin, Norpramin, Sinequan, Tofranil, Aventyl, Vivactil, Surmontil, venlafixine (Effexor)
  • ANTIHISTAMINES astemizole (Hismanal), cetirizine (Zyrtec), cyproheptadine (Periactin), dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril), loratadine (Claritin), terfenadine (Seldane)
  • ANTIBIOTICS azithromycin (Zithromax), griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grisactin), *nalidixic acid (NegGram), QUINOLONES, eg., Cipro, Penetrex,, Levaquin, Floxin, *Maxaquin, Noroxin, *Zagam sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), *SULFONAMIDES, eg., Gantrisin, Bactrim, Septra, TETRACYCLINES, eg., *Declomycin, Vibramycin, Minocin, Terramycin
  • ANTIPARASITICS *bithionol (Bitin), chloroquine (Aralen), mefloquine (Lariam), pyrvinium parnoate (Povan, Vanquin), quinine
  • ANTIPSYCHOTICS chlorprothixene (Taractan, Tarasan), haloperiodol (Haldol)
  • CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY *dacarbazine (DTIC), fluororacil (5-FU), methotrexate (Mexate), procarbazine (Matulane, Natulan), vinblastine (Velban, Belbe)
  • CARDIOVASCULARS (see also Diuretics) ACE INHIBITORS, Capoten, Vasotec, Monapril, Accupril, Altace, Univasc, *amiodarone (Cordarone), diltiazem (Cardizem), disopyramide (Norpace), losartan (Hyzaar), lovastatin (Mevacor), nifedipine (Procardia), pravastin (Pravachol), quinidine (Quinaglute), simvastatin (Zocor), sotalol (Betapace)
  • DIURETICS (see also Cardiovasculars) acetazolamide (Diamox), amiloride (Midamor), furosemide (Lasix), metolazone (Diulo, Zaroxolyn), *THIAZIDES, eg., HydroDiuril, Naturetin
  • *HYPOGLYCEMIC SULFONYLUREAS acetohexamide (Dymelor), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glimepiride (Amaryl), glipzide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase), tolazamide (Tolinase), tolbutamide (Orinase)
  • NSAIDs All nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, eg., ibuprofen (Motrin, Naproxen (Anaprox, Naproxyn), Orudis, Feldene, Voltaren, etc. The new NSAID agents include: etodolac (Lodine), nabumetone, (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro)
  • PHENOTHIAZINES Compazine, Mellaril, Stelazine, Phenergan, Thorazine, risperidone (Risperdal), thiothixene (Navane)
  • SUNSCREENS *benzophenones (Arimis, Clinique), cinnamates (Arimis, Estee Lauder), dioxbenzone (Solbar Plus), oxybenzone (Eclipse, Presun, Shade), PABA (PreSun), *PABA esters, (Block Out, Sea & Ski, Eclipse
  • MISCELLANEOUS benzocaine, benzoyl peroxide (Oxy 10), carbamazepine (Tegretol), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), coal tar, eg., Tegrin, Zetar), CONTRACEPTIVES, oral estazolam (ProSom), *etretinate (Tegison), felbamate (Felbatol), gabapentin (Neurontin), gold salts (Myochrysine, Ridaura, Solganal), hexachlorophene (pHisoHex), hypericum (St. John’s Wort), interferon beta-1b (Betaseron), *isetretinoln (Accutane), masoprocol (Actinex), olsalazine (Dipentun), *PERFUME OILS, eg., bergamot, citron, lavender, sandalwood, cedar, musk, *PSORALENS, selegiline (deprenyl, Eldepryl), *tretinoin (Retin-A, Vitamin A Acid), zolpidem (Ambien)


Note: Items with an asterisk (*) are shown in bold because they are more likely to cause photosensitivity reactions. Overall, the drugs listed above cause reactions in less than 1% of patients. You may experience an unusual “sunburn” or allergic or eczematous reaction in skin areas exposed to light. Consult with your physician or pharmacist and to discontinue exposure to UV radiation.

TABLE C

Conditions That May Cause Photosensitivity

The following health conditions can make usage hazardous:

  • AIDS/HIV
  • Psoriasis
  • Albinism
  • Porphria
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Related Allergies
  • Polymorphous Light
  • Eruption
  • Estivalis Prurigo
  • Rosacea
  • Lichen Rubber
  • Solar Urticaria
  • Lung Tuberculosis
  • Sun Poisoning
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
  • Varix
  • Melasma
  • Vitiligo
  • Lupus Erythematosis
  • Photoallergic Eczema
  • Xeroderma Pigmentosum

The risk of photosensitivity and the possibility that you may have one of the diseases listed above is possible. Consult with your physician if you suspect you have a condition listed and/or prior to taking any medication while using the Sperti Vitamin D Lamp.

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Read all instructions, statements, warning and contraindications carefully before use.

DANGER

As with natural sunlight, overexposure can cause eye and skin injury and allergic reactions. Repeated exposure may cause premature aging of the skin and skin cancer.

WEAR PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR; FAILURE TO MAY RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS OR LONG-TERM INJURY TO THE EYES.

CAUTION: UV light is emitted and may be harmful to the eyes. Do not stare at the light source without the use of eye protection.

DO NOT USE IF YOU:

  • Are under 22 years of age
  • Have skin lesions or open wounds
  • Have skin cancer or a family history of skin cancer
  • Have Fitzpatrick Skin Type I (see Table A)
  • Are using a substance that increases photosensitivity (see Table B)
  • Have a condition that may cause photosensitivity (see Table C)


Warning: Persons repeatedly exposed to UV radiation should be regularly evaluated for skin cancer.

Do not exceed more than 3 exposures per week.

QUESTIONS

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