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Drometrizole trisiloxane

Generic Name
Drometrizole trisiloxane
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C24H39N3O3Si3
CAS Number
155633-54-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
HC22845I1X

Overview

Drometrizole trisiloxane is a photostable UVA and UVB light filter . The compound is a lipophilic benzotriazole derivative marketed as Meroxyl XL by L'Oreal, although sunscreens with drometrizole trisiloxane are currently only approved for use in the EU, Canada, Australia, and Japan, among other countries. Despite being used elsewhere in the world with relatively few reports of adverse reactions, the FDA continues to cite that the existing scientific record is not sufficient to establish the compound as being generally recognized as safe and effective for over-the-counter sunscreen use .

Background

Drometrizole trisiloxane is a photostable UVA and UVB light filter . The compound is a lipophilic benzotriazole derivative marketed as Meroxyl XL by L'Oreal, although sunscreens with drometrizole trisiloxane are currently only approved for use in the EU, Canada, Australia, and Japan, among other countries. Despite being used elsewhere in the world with relatively few reports of adverse reactions, the FDA continues to cite that the existing scientific record is not sufficient to establish the compound as being generally recognized as safe and effective for over-the-counter sunscreen use .

Indication

Drometrizole trisiloxane is used as an active ingredient in various sunscreens for the indication of protecting the skin by absorbing the damaging UV radiation of sunlight .

Associated Conditions

  • Sunburn

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Ingredient
297587
Active
2017/12/15
drometrizole trisiloxane
308621
Active
2018/08/24
drometrizole trisiloxane
300899
Active
2018/03/16
drometrizole trisiloxane
300600
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2018/03/09
drometrizole trisiloxane
404334
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2023/02/03
drometrizole trisiloxane
307005
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2018/07/13
drometrizole trisiloxane
297590
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2017/12/15
drometrizole trisiloxane
315642
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2019/03/22
drometrizole trisiloxane
294062
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2017/09/19
drometrizole trisiloxane
307004
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2018/07/13
drometrizole trisiloxane
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