Avobenzone
- Generic Name
- Avobenzone
- Brand Names
- Meijer, Sumadan Wash
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C20H22O3
- CAS Number
- 70356-09-1
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- G63QQF2NOX
Overview
Avobenzone is dibenzoyl methane derivative. It is oil soluble ingredient. Avobenzone has the ability to absorb ultraviolet light over wider range of wavelengths. It is included in many commercially available sunscreens which are used as wide spectrum sunscreens. Avobenzone is very sensitive to light, to increase its stability and duration of action, photostablizers are added in the sunscreen product. Avobenzone has an absorption maximum of 357 nm. Sunscreens containing avobenzone is indicated for providing protection from the sun. In addition to limiting the skin's exposure to the sun, using sunscreen agents may help reduce long-term sun damage such as premature aging of the skin and skin cancer.
Background
Avobenzone is dibenzoyl methane derivative. It is oil soluble ingredient. Avobenzone has the ability to absorb ultraviolet light over wider range of wavelengths. It is included in many commercially available sunscreens which are used as wide spectrum sunscreens. Avobenzone is very sensitive to light, to increase its stability and duration of action, photostablizers are added in the sunscreen product. Avobenzone has an absorption maximum of 357 nm. Sunscreens containing avobenzone is indicated for providing protection from the sun. In addition to limiting the skin's exposure to the sun, using sunscreen agents may help reduce long-term sun damage such as premature aging of the skin and skin cancer.
Indication
Sun protection factor, added in the sunscreen products for its wide spectrum ultraviolet absorption properties.
Associated Conditions
- Sunburn
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
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No clinical trials found
No clinical trials found for this drug
FDA Approved Products
Product Name | Manufacturer | Route | Strength | Approved | NDC Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TOPICAL | 30 mg in 1 mL | 2023/12/31 | 49967-704 | ||
TOPICAL | 2 mL in 100 mL | 2012/01/01 | 41250-015 | ||
Juvena Produits de Beaute GMBH | TOPICAL | 3 mL in 100 mL | 2010/03/05 | 59614-347 | |
TOPICAL | 3.0 kg in 100 kg | 2010/05/25 | 68807-301 | ||
TOPICAL | 3 g in 100 mL | 2025/03/26 | 70381-132 | ||
TOPICAL | 3 g in 100 mL | 2025/03/22 | 81104-247 | ||
TOPICAL | 3 g in 100 mL | 2025/03/22 | 81104-248 | ||
TOPICAL | 3 g in 100 mL | 2025/03/22 | 81104-249 | ||
TOPICAL | 3 g in 100 mL | 2025/03/22 | 81104-250 | ||
TOPICAL | 2.9 g in 100 mL | 2025/04/18 | 80641-015 |
EMA Approved Products
Medicine Name | EMA Number | Auth. Holder | Country | Drug Type | Status | Issued | Opinion | Revision |
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No EMA products found
No EMA products found for this drug
HSA Approved Products
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No HSA products found
No HSA products found for this drug
NMPA Approved Products
Product Name | Approval No. | Manufacturer | Dosage Form | Trade Name | Strength | Type | Status | Date | Import |
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No NMPA products found
No NMPA products found for this drug
PPB Approved Products
Product Name | Registration Code | Company | Category | Sale Type | Reg. Date |
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No PPB products found
No PPB products found for this drug
TGA Approved Products
Product Name | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Status | Reg. Date | Ingredient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
219482 | Active | 2014/01/22 | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||
319232 | Active | 2019/06/24 | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||
288577 | Active | 2017/05/04 | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||
297587 | Active | 2017/12/15 | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||
304820 | Active | 2018/06/20 | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||
274939 | Active | 2016/05/03 | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||
289337 | Active | 2017/05/25 | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||
271593 | Active | 2016/02/29 | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||
236715 | Active | 2015/04/28 | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||
226086 | Active | 2014/07/22 | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane |