Avobenzone information from DrugsUpdate
Avobenzone, a hydroquinone-based sunscreen lotion, is used to lighten the freckles, hyperpigmentations, age spots, melasma and liver spots due to hormonal drugs, skin injury, pregnancy and oral contraceptive pills. Avobenzone reduces the recurrence rate of black spots due to sunlight or ultraviolet light exposure. Avobenzone inhibits the discoloration process by interfering with melanocyte physiology.
Pharmacodynamics
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Pharmacokinetics
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Avobenzone Indications / Avobenzone Uses
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Avobenzone Adverse Reactions / Avobenzone Side Effects
Avobenzone can cause abrasion, blue-black darkening of the skin, allergic skin rashes with dizziness and breathing.
Precautions
Avobenzone is contraindicated in patients with an allergy to Avobenzone containing sunscreen solutions, history of asthma, eczema, psoriasis and other similar skin disorders.
Avoid direct exposure to harmful UV rays, hot sunlight while using Avobenzone. Avoid overdose to avoid unwanted skin discoloration.
Special Precautions
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Other Drug Interactions
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Other Interactions
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Dosage
Use a small amount of Avobenzone onto the skin surface and observe the applied skin surface for 24 hours for any adverse events. If no reactions are observed, apply Avobenzone twice daily. If any skin reactions erupt, discontinue Avobenzone use and consult a physician.
Food(before/after)
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List of Contraindications
Avobenzone and Pregnancy
USFDA Pregnancy category of Avobenzone is unknown. However, pregnant women should avoid using Avobenzone
Avobenzone and Lactation
No adequate clinical studies to demonstrate the safety of Avobenzone in lactating mothers. Avoid using Avobenzone while breastfeeding a mother.
Avobenzone and Children
Do not use Avobenzone in children
Avobenzone and Geriatic
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Avobenzone and Other Contraindications
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Storage
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