BENOQUIN

Drug Name: BENOQUIN

BENOQUIN DESCRIPTION:
MONOBENZONE - TOPICAL (BEN-oh-kwin)

COMMON BENOQUIN BRAND NAME(S):
Benoquin

BENOQUIN SIDE EFFECTS:
Dry skin, burning, irritation, redness, cracking or peeling of the skin may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: rash, swelling, skin discoloration of areas not treated with BENOQUIN. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE BENOQUIN:
BENOQUIN: BENOQUIN 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 BENOQUIN, the skin will be permanently affected and sensitive to sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, or use sunscreens regularly when outdoors. It may take up to four months before the full benefit of this drug takes effect. Once the desired skin color is achieved, this medication is applied only as needed to maintain your new skin color (usually two times a week).

BENOQUIN 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 BENOQUIN for other skin color conditions (e.g., freckling, age spots, etc.).

BENOQUIN PRECAUTIONS:
BENOQUIN 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 medical history, especially of: other skin conditions, allergies. BENOQUIN should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether BENOQUIN passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

BENOQUIN 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 medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

BENOQUIN OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

BENOQUIN NOTES:
Do not share BENOQUIN with others.

MISSED BENOQUIN DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

BENOQUIN STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and heat.