Benoquin

Vitiligo, Skin depigmentation
Treatment
18 Active Studies for Benoquin

What is Benoquin

MonobenzoneThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryMonobenzone is a medication used to cause skin lightening in people with abnormal discoloration of the skin. It is a white, nearly flavorless powder that dissolves in alcohol and is mostly insoluble in water. Monobenzone works by removing melanin from the skin and can cause permanent lightening. It may also destroy the cells that produce melanin.
Benoquinis the brand name
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Benoquin Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Benoquin
Monobenzone
2017
1

Effectiveness

How Benoquin Affects PatientsMonobenzone is a cream that is used to lighten dark spots on the skin. It works by blocking the production of melanin, which is responsible for giving skin its color. When applied to the area surrounding skin with vitiligo, monobenzone will permanently remove color from that area.
How Benoquin works in the bodyMonobenzone works to lighten the skin by increasing the amount of melanin that is let out of the skin cells. It may take a few months to see results, and sunlight can reduce the effect. After use, the skin typically looks similar to skin with vitiligo, where melanocytes are not present.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dosage of Benoquin is contingent upon the identified condition. The measure of dosage shifts with the technique of application (e.g. Topical or Cream - Topical) featured in the table underneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Vitiligo
, 20.0 %, 200.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg
, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream
Skin depigmentation
, 20.0 %, 200.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg
, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream

Warnings

Benoquin has two contraindications, thus it should not be taken while experiencing any of the conditions presented in the table below.Benoquin Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Vitiligo
Do Not Combine
hydroquinone
Do Not Combine
There are 1 known major drug interactions with Benoquin.
Common Benoquin Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Agalsidase alfa
Moderate
The therapeutic efficacy of Agalsidase alfa can be decreased when used in combination with Monobenzone.

Benoquin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Benoquin?

16 active trials are being conducted to assess the utility of Benoquin in Skin depigmentation.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Skin depigmentation
0 Actively Recruiting
Vitiligo
18 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable

Patient Q&A Section about benoquin

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Can you get pentoxifylline over the counter?

"Pentoxifylline can only be obtained through a doctor's prescription."

Answered by AI

Where should you not store medicine?

"You can store medicine in a storage box, on a shelf, in a closet, or in a bathroom cabinet. However, the heat and moisture from your shower, bath, and sink may damage your medicine."

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How do you Depigment vitiligo?

"The lotion usually needs to be applied once or twice daily, and the treatment continues for 12 to 18 months.

Depigmentation therapy may be recommended by a doctor to people with vitiligo who have lost pigment on more than 50% of their bodies. Although the therapy may not be widely available, it involves painting a lotion onto the remaining normal skin to bleach the remaining pigment so that it becomes the same color as the depigmented areas (White). The lotion is typically applied once or twice daily, and the therapy takes 12 to 18 months."

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Can I buy medicine online?

"You can buy almost anything you want on the internet, even prescription drugs. It's convenient to have your medicine delivered to your house when you order it online, but this service may come at an extra cost."

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Clinical Trials for Benoquin

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