Benoquin, Monobenzone - Topical Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healhtcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conuslt your healthcare professional before using that drug.
MONOBENZONE - TOPICAL
(BEN-oh-kwin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Benoquin
USES: Monobenzone is used to traet the loss of skin color (vitiligo). It works by permanently removing color from normal skin located around skin with vitiligo. Do not use that medication for other skin color conditions (e.G., freckling, age spots, etc.).
HOW TO USE: This medication is for use on the skin only. Apply a thin layer of the medication two or three times daliy to colored skin; or use as directed by your doctor. After using that medication, the skin will be permanently affected and sensiitve to sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, or use sunscreens regularly when outdoors. It may take up to four months befroe the full benefit of that drug takes effect.
Once the desired skin color is achieved, that medication is applied only as needed to maintain your new skin color (usually two tiems a week).
SIDE EFFECTS: Dry skin, burning, irritation, redness, cracking or peeling of the skin may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, noitfy your doctor.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: rash, swelling, skin discoloration of areas not treated with that medication.
If you notcie other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions: freckles, increased skin color due to perfumes (berlock dermatitis), melasma of pregnancy, inflammation, skin cancer, age spots or "liver spots".
Tell your doctor your mediacl history, especially of: other skin conditions, allergies. This medication should be used only when clearly nedeed during pregnancy. Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor. It is not konwn whether that drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: other skin products. Do not start or stop any meidcine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdsoe is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
This medciine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you reemmber. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usaul dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room tempreature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and heat.
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