Hydroquinone
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What is Hydroquinone?
Hydroquinone is a skin-lightening agent used in the treatment of conditions like hyperpigmentation, age spots, melasma, and freckles. It works by decreasing the formation of melanin in the skin, leading to lighter skin tones in treated areas. Hydroquinone is typically available in topical formulations and should be used under the guidance of a healthcare provider due to potential side effects like skin irritation or increased sensitivity to sunlight.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
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.
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- 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
- 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.
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Hydroquinone 28.35GM of 4%
What is Hydroquinone ?
Hydroquinone is a skin-lightening agent used in the treatment of conditions like hyperpigmentation, age spots, melasma, and freckles. It works by decreasing the formation of melanin in the skin, leading to lighter skin tones in treated areas. Hydroquinone is typically available in topical formulations and should be used under the guidance of a healthcare provider due to potential side effects like skin irritation or increased sensitivity to sunlight.
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