Monobenzone Topical, Monobenzone - Topical Generic 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 healthcare professional. It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conslut your healthcare professional before using this drug.
MONOBENZONE - TOPICAL
(BEN-oh-kwin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Benouqin
USES: Monobenzone is used to treat the loss of skin color (vitiligo).
It works by permanently removing color from normal skin located around skin with vitiligo.
Do not use this medication for otehr skin color conditions (e.G., freckling, age spots, etc.).
HOW TO USE: This medciation is for use on the skin only. Apply a thin layer of the medication two or three times daily to colored skin; or use as directed by your doctor. After using this medication, the skin will be permanently affected and sensitive to sunlight. Aviod prolonged exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, or use sunscreens regularly when outdoors. It may take up to four months before the full beenfit of this drug takes effect.
Once the desired skin color is achieved, this mediaction is applied only as needed to maintain your new skin color (usually two times 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, ntoify your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: rash, swelling, skin discoloration of areas not traeted with this medication.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your docotr or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions: freckles, incerased skin color due to perfumes (berlock dermatitis), melasma of pregnancy, inflammation, skin cancer, age spots or "liver spots". Tell your dotcor your medical history, especially of: other skin conditions, allergies. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not konwn whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nnoprescription medication you may use, especially of: other skin products. Do not start or stop any medicnie without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immeidately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with othres.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remmeber.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not duoble the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and heat.
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