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Drug profile · INN

monobenzone

monobenzone (BENOQUIN) is a tyrosinase inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

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

Quick answer

monobenzone (BENOQUIN) is a tyrosinase inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN monobenzone
Brand BENOQUIN
Mechanism Tyrosinase inhibitor
Target Tyrosinase
Route TOPICAL
Formulation CREAM

Mechanism of action

Tyrosinase inhibitor

Primary target: Tyrosinase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. mequinol Tyrosinase inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is monobenzone?

monobenzone (BENOQUIN) is a tyrosinase inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for monobenzone?

BENOQUIN is a marketed brand name for monobenzone. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of monobenzone?

monobenzone 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.