Substance / Medication

Oxybenzone

Overview

Active Ingredient
oxybenzone
RxNorm CUI
32673

Indications

Ombrelle’s patented filtering system with Mexoryl technology and other sunscreen filters provides effective broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and helps prevent sunburns.

Labeler: L'Oreal USA Products IncUpdated: 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Systematic review of the prevalence and incidence of the photodermatoses with meta-analysis of the prevalence of polymorphic light eruption.
Burfield Laura, Rutter Kirsty J, Thompson Bridie et al. · J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol · 2023
PMID: 36433668Meta-Analysis
Phytochemistry and poisoning in ruminants by Enterolobium contortisiliquum (Vell.) Morong (Fabaceae): A systematic review.
Bezerra José Jailson Lima, Pinheiro Anderson Angel Vieira, Lucena Ricardo Barbosa · Toxicon · 2021
PMID: 34411592Meta-Analysis
Quality of life and psychological impact in the photodermatoses: a systematic review.
Rutter K J, Ashraf I, Cordingley L et al. · Br J Dermatol · 2020
PMID: 31278744Meta-Analysis
Photosensitivity induced by lomefloxacin versus other fluoroquinolones: A meta-analysis.
Eljaaly Khalid, Alkhalaf Amina, Alhifany Abdullah A et al. · J Infect Chemother · 2020
PMID: 32081646Meta-Analysis
The aetiology, prevalence and morbidity of outbreaks of photosensitisation in livestock: A review.
Chen Yuchi, Quinn Jane C, Weston Leslie A et al. · PLoS One · 2019
PMID: 30811417Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Rates of allergic sensitization and irritation to oxybenzone-containing sunscreen products: a quantitative meta-analysis of 64 exaggerated use studies.
Agin Patricia P, Ruble Karen, Hermansky Steven J et al. · Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed · 2008
PMID: 18717962Meta-Analysis
Novel simultaneous method for the determination of avobenzone and oxybenzone in human plasma by UHPLC-MS/MS with phospholipid removal pretreatment: An application to a sunscreen clinical trial.
Pilli Nageswara R, Narayanasamy Suresh, Florian Jeffry et al. · J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci · 2021
PMID: 33706185RCT
Assessment of dermal absorption of DEET-containing insect repellent and oxybenzone-containing sunscreen using human urinary metabolites.
Yiin Lih-Ming, Tian Jia-Ni, Hung Chien-Che · Environ Sci Pollut Res Int · 2015
PMID: 25491253Trial
Effect of oxybenzone on PGE2-production in vitro and on plaque and gingivitis in vivo.
Jannesson Lillemor, Birkhed Dowen, Scherl Dale et al. · J Clin Periodontol · 2004
PMID: 15016032Trial

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Oxybenzone (substance)
SNOMED CT
72179002
UMLS CUI
C0069803
RxNorm CUI
32673
Labeler
L'Oreal USA Products Inc

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

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Conditions
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Biomarkers
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Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.