Benoquin Monobenzone Cream for Vitiligo Treatment

General Information about Benoquin Cream

Benoquin is frequently regarded as the foremost treatment for vitiligo, a skin condition marked by the development of white patches on the skin. These patches emerge when pigmentation is lost in affected regions. Benoquin, which includes monobenzone, works by eliminating any remaining pigment in the skin, ensuring even depigmentation and achieving a uniform white appearance across the affected areas.

Difference between Benoquik and Benoquin?

Both Benoquin and Benoquik contain Monobenzone and are effective treatments for skin depigmentation. However, Benoquik is considered superior due to its higher quality and FDA approval, which also makes it a pricier choice.

How Benoquik Cream works?

Benoquik cream contains monobenzone (monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone) that causes destruction of remaining melanocytes. Monobenzone also reduces the tyrosine enzyme that is involved in the production of melanin.  As the amount of melanin produced decreases the areas of normal skin gradually lighten to match the white patches and thus forms uniform white skin.

What are the side effects of Benoquin Cream?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Benoquin Cream include: sensitivity to sunlight and UV rays, mild skin irritation, itching and redness at the site of application.

Precautions if any?

You should not use Benoquik Cream if you:

• are allergic to monobenzone or any ingredients in Benoquin Cream
• are wanting mild cosmetic bleaching of he skin as this whitening is irreversible
• are pregnant or are breastfeeding

How to Use Benoquik Cream?

Apply  thin layer of Benoquin on unaffected skin that you want to whiten. Rub in gently and avoid contact with eyes and inside the nose or mouth.

How long should you use Benoquin Cream?

Benoquik can be used 2 or 3 times daily for up to 4 months as it may take this long to lighten normal skin colour to match white patchy skin. when you achieve the skin colour that you want, you can stop and use it twice a week to maintain achieved skin colour.

Missed dose of monobenzone Cream

If you miss a dose of Benoquin Cream take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

How to store Monobenzone Cream?

You should store your Benoquik below 25°C in a cool dry place.

How to Store ?

Keep at 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) at room temperature, away from light and moisture. It is permissible to store the item for a brief period of time between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit (15-30 degrees C). Avoid storing in the restroom. Keep medicines away from pets and children.

UNIQUE NAME:

TOPICAL MONOBENZONE (MON-oh-BEN-zone) BRAND NAME(S): Uses of Benoquin, including directions for use, precautions, side effects, drug interactions, overdose, missed doses, and storage Vitiligo, a condition characterized by a loss of skin color, is treated with monobenzone. It works by permanently bleaching the normal skin around vitiligo patients. The skin will appear more uniform as a result of this.

USES:

Monobenzone is used to address the uneven skin tone caused by skin ageing (vitiligo). It functions by permanently erasing the pigment of healthy skin surrounding vitiligo-affected skin. The skin will appear more even as a result of this.  Monobenzone is not a gentle bleach for cosmetic use. It might not be the best treatment for these other skin issues because it permanently discolours the skin.

NOTES:

Avoid giving this medication to anyone else. Your condition is the only one for which this medication has been prescribed. Unless your doctor tells you to, do not use it again for a different skin problem. In that scenario, a different medication might be required.