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.
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 Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Manufacturer | NDC Code | Route | Strength | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenvue Brands LLC | 69968-0601 | TOPICAL | 30 mg in 1 g | 7/1/2025 | |
| Andalou naturals | 55560-0107 | TOPICAL | 30 mg in 1 mL | 6/9/2025 | |
| Kenvue Brands LLC | 69968-0828 | TOPICAL | 30 mg in 1 mL | 7/1/2025 | |
| The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | 84126-153 | TOPICAL | 3 g in 100 g | 6/9/2025 | |
| BENOW BEAUTY INC | 85550-001 | TOPICAL | 3 g in 100 mL | 4/14/2025 | |
| Conopco d/b/a/ Unilever | 64942-2354 | TOPICAL | 2 g in 100 mL | 3/27/2025 | |
| Valu Merchandisers | 63941-929 | TOPICAL | 30 mg in 1 g | 7/7/2025 | |
| OL PHARMA TECH LLC. (Drs. Pharmacy) | 80489-235 | TOPICAL | 3 g in 100 g | 3/24/2025 | |
| BEL STAR SA | 14141-405 | TOPICAL | 30 mg in 1 mL | 4/28/2025 | |
| Kenvue Brands LLC | 69968-0816 | TOPICAL | 30 mg in 1 g | 7/1/2025 |
EMA Drug Approvals
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| No EMA approvals found for this drug. | |||
HSA Drug Approvals
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| No HSA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
NMPA Drug Approvals
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| No NMPA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
PPB Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Registration No. | Company | Licence No. | Strength | Registration Date |
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| No PPB approvals found for this drug. | |||||
TGA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Registration Type | Status | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRIMETICS SUN DAYS SUNSCREEN LOTION SPF 50+ | 219482 | Medicine | A | 1/22/2014 | |
| Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Coconut Sunscreen Lotion | 319232 | Medicine | A | 6/24/2019 | |
| Ecosol SPF50+ Lip Balm | 288577 | Medicine | A | 5/4/2017 | |
| LA ROCHE-POSAY LABORATOIRE DERMATOLOGIQUE ANTHELIOS DRY TOUCH GEL CREME TINTED SPF50+ | 297587 | Medicine | A | 12/15/2017 | |
| Carroten Omega Care Suncare Oil SPF30 | 304820 | Medicine | A | 6/20/2018 | |
| Cancer_Council Ultra Sunscreen Spray SPF50+ | 274939 | Medicine | A | 5/3/2016 | |
| BONDI SANDS SPF50+ COCONUT BEACH SUNSCREEN LOTION | 289337 | Medicine | A | 5/25/2017 | |
| BHC Skin Care Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ | 271593 | Medicine | A | 2/29/2016 | |
| Sea & Ski SPF50+ Sports and Outdoors | 236715 | Medicine | A | 4/28/2015 | |
| Protection Plus Daily SPF50+ Broad Spectrum Cream | 226086 | Medicine | A | 7/22/2014 |
Health Canada Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | DIN | Dosage Form | Strength | Market Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BULL FROG WATER ARMOR SPORT QUICK SPRAY SUNSCREEN BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50 | sun & skin care research inc | 02411113 | Spray - Topical | 2 % / W/W | N/A |
| BRIGHT BOOST MOISTURIZER SPF 30 | johnson & johnson inc | 02488116 | Lotion - Topical | 1.5 % / W/W | 1/6/2020 |
| BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30 SPORT SUNSCREEN CONTINUOUS SPRAY | prime enterprises, llc | 02397978 | Spray, Bag-On-Valve - Topical | 3.0 % / W/W | 8/19/2013 |
| LIFTACTIV SPECIALIST FPS/SPF 30 | vichy canada | 02498642 | Cream - Topical | 3 % / W/W | 3/24/2021 |
| SHEER TOUCH TOUCHER SOYEUX OIL-FREE SUNSCREEN ÉCRAN SOLAIRE SANS HUILE SPF/FPS 50+ | edgewell personal care canada, ulc | 02454572 | Lotion - Topical | 3 % | 10/6/2016 |
| ROSALIAC UV LEGERE | laboratoires la roche-posay canada | 02330792 | Cream - Topical | 2.0 % / W/W | 6/16/2010 |
| OLAY COMPLETE 15 UVA/UVB 365 DAILY MOISTURIZING LOTION WITH SPF BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 15 COMBINATION/OILY | procter & gamble inc | 02461269 | Lotion - Topical | 3 % | 10/1/2017 |
| BLUE THERAPY MULTI-DEFENDER DRY SKIN | biotherm canada | 02461579 | Cream - Topical | 3 % / W/W | N/A |
| LIFE BRAND SUNTHERA 3 SPF/FPS 15 | fruit of the earth, inc | 02290685 | Lotion - Topical | 2.0 % | 4/9/2007 |
| OLAY DEFINITY REFINING LOTION WITH UV PROTECTION | procter & gamble inc | 02270587 | Lotion - Topical | 2 % | 7/27/2006 |
CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | Registration Number | Pharmaceutical Form | Prescription Type | Status |
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| No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Philippines FDA Drug Approvals
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| No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals
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| No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals
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| No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
UK EMC Drug Information
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