AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 10% and SKIN DISCOLOURATION

Overview

SKIN DISCOLOURATION is the #18 most commonly reported adverse reaction for AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 10%, manufactured by Beiersdorf Inc. There are 3 FDA adverse event reports linking AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 10% to SKIN DISCOLOURATION. This represents approximately 1.6% of all 183 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 10% who experience skin discolouration should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.

Reporting Frequency

SKIN DISCOLOURATION is a less commonly reported adverse event for AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 10%, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.

Other Side Effects of AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 10%

In addition to skin discolouration, the following adverse reactions have been reported for AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 10%:

• CIRCUMSTANCE OR INFORMATION CAPABLE OF LEADING TO MEDICATION ERROR — 21 reports
• SUNBURN — 20 reports
• PRODUCT EXPIRATION DATE ISSUE — 15 reports
• ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT — 7 reports
• EYE IRRITATION — 7 reports
• ERYTHEMA — 6 reports
• DRUG INEFFECTIVE — 4 reports
• PAIN — 4 reports
• PRURITUS — 4 reports
• RASH — 4 reports

Other Drugs Associated with SKIN DISCOLOURATION

The following drugs have also been linked to skin discolouration in FDA adverse event reports:

Does AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 10% cause SKIN DISCOLOURATION?

SKIN DISCOLOURATION has been reported as an adverse event in 3 FDA reports for AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 10%. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is SKIN DISCOLOURATION with AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 10%?

SKIN DISCOLOURATION accounts for approximately 1.6% of all adverse event reports for AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 10%, making it a notable side effect.

What should I do if I experience SKIN DISCOLOURATION while taking AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 10%?

If you experience skin discolouration while taking AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 10%, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.

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