Monobenzone Pharmacology

Monobenzone

About Monobenzone

Monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone, Skin whitening/depigmenting agent.

Mechanism of Action of Monobenzone

Monobenzone increases the excretion of melanin from melanocytes and produces depigmentation. Monobenzone also prevent melanin production and causes destruction of melanocytes and permanent depigmentation. Depigmentation is erratic and takes 1-4 months to occur while existing melanin is lost with the normal sloughing of the stratum corneum and excretion of new melanin is increased by Monobenzone. Hyper pigmented skin appears to fade more rapidly than normal skin, and exposure to sunlight reduces the depigmenting effect of the drug.

Pharmacokinets of Monobenzone

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Onset of Action for Monobenzone

N/A

Duration of Action for Monobenzone

N/A

Half Life of Monobenzone

N/A

Side Effects of Monobenzone

1.Skin irritation
2.Sensitisation
3.Excessive depigmentation

Contra-indications of Monobenzone

Any condition other than disseminated vitiligo

Special Precautions while taking Monobenzone

1.Should be discontinued if irritation, a burning sensation, or dermatitis occurs.
2.Avoid prolonged sun exposure

Pregnancy Related Information

N/A

Old Age Related Information

N/A

Breast Feeding Related Information

N/A

Children Related Information

N/A

Indications for Monobenzone

Vitiligo

Interactions for Monobenzone

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Typical Dosage for Monobenzone

Apply a thin layer of Monobenzone cream uniformly and rubbed into the pigmented area 2-3 times daily until satisfactory response obtained. Discontinue the use of medicines if sufficient response does not occur.

Schedule of Monobenzone

N/A

Storage Requirements for Monobenzone

Store in tight containers and kept the bottle below 30 degree C.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Monobenzone

Apply the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects of Overdose of Monobenzone

Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Home Delivery for Monobenzone in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including monobenzone.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for monobenzone and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for monobenzone may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take monobenzone only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for monobenzone before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for monobenzone with the pharmacy.

Monobenzone is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for monobenzone might be better known than monobenzone itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have monobenzone in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for monobenzone.