Hydroquinone

Hydroquinone topical (for the skin) is used to lighten areas of darkened skin such as freckles, age spots, melasma (sun damage), or chloasma (darkened skin caused by hormonal changes). Hydroquinone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Hydroquinone topical (for the skin) is used to lighten areas of darkened skin such as freckles, age spots, melasma (sun damage), or chloasma (darkened skin caused by hormonal changes). Hydroquinone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use hydroquinone topical if you are allergic to hydroquinone or peroxide. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had: liver or kidney disease; asthma or sulfite allergy ; or if you are using any antibiotic medicine. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not give this medicine to anyone under 12 years old without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Hydroquinone topical may cause serious side effects. Stop using hydroquinone topical and call your doctor at once if you have: severe skin redness, burning, or stinging; severe skin dryness, cracking, or bleeding; blisters or oozing; or blue or black discoloration of the skin (especially if you are Hispanic or African-American). Common side effects of hydroquinone topical may include: mild burning or stinging of treated skin; or mild itching , redness, or other irritation. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

2 to 4 (3 (3)) 12 hourly Topical — APPLY 2-3 times or as prescribed by the physician.

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .

Soln, Cream , Gel Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.