Avobenzone
Active ingredient
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- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical, Cutaneous
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 400
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 46
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Avobenzone is an active ingredient used in sun protection products [1]. It is approved for use to help prevent sunburn when used as directed with other sun protection measures [1]. Additionally, it is indicated to decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun [1].
Avobenzone is available under various brand names, including MediChoice Moisturizing Lip Balm SPF15 and SHISEIDO ULTIMATE SUN PROTECTOR [1]. In the past 12 months, there have been 46 adverse event reports associated with this ingredient [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events include pruritus, dizziness, condition aggravated, dry skin, and application site pain [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 152 | May 14, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 248 | May 29, 2026 |
USUnited States· FDA
152 products
Uses
USES: • Helps prevent sunburn. • higher SPF gives more sunburn protection. • retains SPF after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating. • If used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
248 products
248 products on record with this regulator. Detailed label text (uses, dosage, side effects) is being ingested — the original document is linked under Sources [2].
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 0e60ecee-d9f4-47… · revised May 14, 2026 [PDF]
- [2]Health Canada (DPD) · 02568675 · revised May 29, 2026
- [3]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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