Benzophenone
US-FDASourced from openFDA
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Sourced from openFDA- Apply generously and evenly thirty minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every two hours.
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADirections Directions: for sunscreen use • apply generously 15 minutes before sun exposure • apply to all skin exposed to the sun • children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAWarnings Do not use on damaged or broken skin When using this product keep out of the eye area rinse with water to remove stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops for external use onlyl keep out of reach of children
FAERS reports
Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
1 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
- 1Injection Site Pruritus1100%
- 2Injection Site Swelling1100%
- 3Lip Swelling1100%
Clinical trials
The 2 most recently updated of 2 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Benzophenone as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Bachmann Bundle Pacing for Prevention of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Heart FailureNot yet recruiting · Interventional · 140 enrolled · Fu Wai Hospital, Beijing, ChinaNCT07547449updated 2026-04-23
- Multi-Centre European Photopatch Test StudyCompleted · Interventional · 1,000 enrolled · NHS TaysideNCT00530387updated 2011-08-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benzophenone used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Benzophenone carries indications including: Apply generously and evenly thirty minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every two hours.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
Note. Data for
benzophenone is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.