Description
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | India |
| DOSAGE FORM | Cream |
| EQUIVALENT BRAND | Benzocan Cream |
| GENERIC NAME | Monobenzone |
| INDICATION | Vitiligo, lighten the skin |
| MANUFACTURER | AMERICAN REMEDIES |
| PACKAGING | 20 gm in 1 tube |
| COMPOSITION | Monobenzone (20% w/w) |
| PACK SIZE | 3 Tube/s, 6 Tube/s, 9 Tube/s, 25 Tube/s, 50 Tube/s |
RODUCT INTRODUCTION
Benzocan Monobenzone Cream is used for depigmentation. It is used to permanently lighten the skin in people with extensive vitiligo. It works by increasing the elimination of melanin from skin cells.
It is for external use only. You should always use it exactly as your doctor has told you. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as some side effects may be increased.
It has a few potential side effects but not everyone will get them. These may include application site reactions like burning, irritation, itching, and redness. Serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare but let your doctor know if you’re bothered by side effects or they do not go away. Make sure you read the instructions that come with your medicine. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of accidental contact, you should rinse your eyes thoroughly with water.
You can start applying Benzocan-Cream to a small portion of unbroken skin or near the pigmented area for a period of several days for checking allergic reaction. You should discontinue it if itching, excessive inflammation, or swelling occurs. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. If no improvement is seen after two months of treatment, the use of this product should be discontinued.
USES OF BENZOCAN-CREAM
- Vitiligo
BENEFITS OF BENZOCAN-CREAM
In Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin loses its natural color in patches. Benzocan-Cream effectively blocks that process in the skin that leads to discoloration. It also reduces any redness, rash, pain or itchiness that may be caused in this condition. This improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. You should always use it as prescribed to get the full benefits.
SIDE EFFECTS OF BENZOCAN-CREAM
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects Of Benzocan-Cream
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
HOW TO USE BENZOCAN-CREAM
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
HOW BENZOCAN-CREAM WORKS
It is a depigmenting agent. It works by increasing the elimination of melanin (skin darkening pigment) from skin cells. This helps lighten the skin in vitiligo.
