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EspañolHydroquinone overview
BRAND NAMES:
Dermarest Skin Correcting Cream, Esoterica Fade Cream, Lustra-AF, Melquin-3, Palmer's Skin Success Fade Cream, Melquin-3, Palmer's Skin Success Fade Cream, Palmer's Skin Success Fade Cream
Generic Names:
Hydroquinone
Uses:
Lightens dark patches on the skin.
Therapeutic Classes:
Hyperpigmentation Agent
Forms:
Cream, Gel/Jelly, Liquid, Liquid Mixture
How it’s taken:
On the skin
What is Hydroquinone 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 form(s) does Hydroquinone come in
Cream
Gel/Jelly
Liquid
Liquid Mixture
What are common Hydroquinone doses?
Tube 28.350000381469727GM of 4%
Bottle 100GM of
Pump Btl 30GM of 4%
Pump Btl 30GM of 6%
Pump Btl 30GM of 8%
Jar 1GM of
Jar 1000GM of
Common Hydroquinone prescriptions
Hydroquinone
28.35gm of 4% tubeHydroquinone
28.4gm of 4% tubeHydroquinone
28.35gm of 4% tube of cream
How to take Hydroquinone
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.
Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.
Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.
Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.
Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.
Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Hydroquinone contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to hydroquinone or sulfites.
Hydroquinone warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma.
Cover the treated skin with sunscreen or clothing.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Hydroquinone interactions
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma.
Cover the treated skin with sunscreen or clothing.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Hydroquinone side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Intense itching, blistering, swelling, or blue-black darkening of your skin
Less Serious Side Effects
Mild redness or stinging