Benoquin Cream
Monobenzone cream for vitiligo. It removes pigment from unaffected skin so the lighter patches blend in.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Monobenzone
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 20gr
No prescription needed: we place your order for Benoquin Cream on your behalf.
- Condition
- Vitiligo
- Alternative names
- monobenzone
- Therapeutic class
- Depigmenting Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Melanin Synthesis Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- normal skin depigmentation intent; hypersensitivity to monobenzone
- Minor side effects
- erythema; skin peeling
- Moderate side effects
- skin dryness; pruritus; transient hyperpigmentation
- Serious side effects
- severe skin irritation, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Manufacturer
- Valeant Pharmaceuticals
- Onset time
- 1–4 months
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Patient summary
Monobenzone cream for vitiligo. It removes pigment from unaffected skin so the lighter patches blend in.
Mechanism of action
Increases the excretion of melanin from melanocytes, inducing permanent depigmentation in normal areas to match white patches.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Safety not verified in human pregnancies. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
FAQ
What will I receive when I order Benoquin Cream?
A branded generic or generic containing monobenzone, at the same strength. Direct Meds lists the medicine as Benoquin Cream; the exact brand and manufacturer depend on stock. It is a depigmenting agent, used for vitiligo.
How is Benoquin Cream priced?
It depends on the pack size. Benoquin Cream comes in a 20gr strength, in packs of 1 to 8 tubes, and the price of every option is shown above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted. Larger packs cost less per tube.
Payment and prices →What is Benoquin Cream used for?
Benoquin Cream contains monobenzone, used for vitiligo.
How quickly does Benoquin Cream work?
Monobenzone usually starts to work within 1 to 4 months. This varies from person to person.
What are the side effects of Benoquin Cream?
The common side effects of monobenzone are redness (erythema) and skin peeling. Less common ones include skin dryness, itching (pruritus) and transient hyperpigmentation. Serious but less common side effects include severe skin irritation, which needs urgent medical attention.
Do I need a prescription to buy Benoquin Cream in South Africa?
No, not online: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Benoquin Cream. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Benoquin Cream to South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
How ordering works →