What is Blanche: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 12, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Blanche overview

Generic Names:

  • Hydroquinone

What is Blanche used for?

Hydroquinone is a medication used to lighten dark patches of skin caused by pregnancy, birth control pills, hormone therapy, or skin injury. Hydroquinone belongs to a class of substances called aromatic organic compounds. Hydroquinone is the drug found in the brand name medications Topiclear, Lustra-AF, Lustra, Sunvanish, Dual, Unblemish, and Pigment. This drug has been available for years. In the treatment of dark skin patches, hydroquinone use is common.

What are common Blanche doses?

  • Tube 30GM of 4%

Common Blanche prescriptions

  • Blanche
    30gm of 4% tube