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avobenzone

avobenzone (SHADE UVAGUARD) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — avobenzone
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

avobenzone (SHADE UVAGUARD) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN avobenzone
Brand SHADE UVAGUARD
Route TOPICAL
Formulation LOTION

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

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Frequently asked questions

What is avobenzone?

avobenzone (SHADE UVAGUARD) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for avobenzone?

SHADE UVAGUARD is a marketed brand name for avobenzone. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of avobenzone?

avobenzone has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.