Faqs
What is Benoquin Cream?
Benoquin Cream is a demelanizing agent, a topical cream. It is commonly prescribed for permanently lightening the skin in people with vitiligo. Vitiligo is a skin disorder or a condition that causes loss of natural skin pigmentation.
What are the uses of Benoquin Cream?
The Benoquin Cream is commonly recommended for two health conditions that are depigmentation of the skin in people with vitiligo and melanoma.
Can I use Benoquin Cream when I am pregnant?
Benoquin Cream is a topical cream, which is applied to the surface of your skin. It gets observed in the skin. However, there is a rare chance that Benoquin Cream could cause any health issue during pregnancy. Still, this medicine needs to be used under medical supervision by pregnant women.
Can I use Benoquin Cream when I am breastfeeding?
Benoquin Cream is a topical cream, which is applied on the surface of your skin for depigmentation. However, it should not be applied to the breast if you are a nursing mother. The chances are that it may breach the breast milk and may cause harm to your child.
Can I drive if I have applied Benoquin Cream?
Yes, using Benoquin Cream will not hamper your cognitive abilities or consciousness. Therefore, you can safely drive after applying Benoquin Cream.
Can I consume alcohol with Benoquin Cream?
Alcohol will not react with the applied Benoquin Cream. However, if you are a regular alcohol consumer, please consult your health professional.
How does Benoquin work?
Benoquin is a potent depigmenting agent that destroys melanocytes (pigment-producing cells) and helps cause permanent depigmentation. It helps to remove the uneven depigmented patches in a person with vitiligo.
When to avoid Benoquin, and what are the precautions to take?
Do not use Benoquin Cream if you are allergic to it or any other ingredients in this cream. Its use should use by patients with widespread vitiligo. Erythema and eczema might arise. Benoquin is not helpful for patients with malignant melanoma or pigmentation caused by pigments other than melanin. Benoquin in pediatric patients below the age of 12 years is not prescribed.
What are the potential side effects?
It’s also essential to be aware of the potential side effects of Benoquin. Side effects are usually dose-dependent for Benoquin, which are rash, dry skin, balding, and premature hair graying. If you experience such side effects, stop treatment and inform your dermatologist right away. Skin treated with Benoquin may also become forever sensitive to sunlight or irritation because of loss of melanin.
How long does it takes for Benoquin Cream to cause a complete depigmentation?
Benoquin Ointment works to lighten the skin in people with vitiligo. It may take up to 4 months to complete treatment.
What are the benefits of Benoquin Cream?
Vitiligo is a disorder that causes loss of pigmentation. Benoquin Ointment efficiently helps for permanent discoloration of the skin. It also reduces redness, rash, pain, or itchiness, which may be caused by this condition. It helps speed up the depigmentation and helps to reduce the uneven discolored patches on your skin.