Hydroquinone Cream
General English name: Hydroquinone Cream
Brand: Eldoquin, Epiquin Micro, Lustra, Melanex
Application: Removes dark skin and dark spots
Medicinal forms of hydroquinone cream
Hydroquinone Cream Drug Information
Amount and method of using hydroquinone cream
Contraindications to hydroquinone cream
Use of hydroquinone cream during pregnancy and lactation
Drug Interactions Hydroquinone Cream
Special warnings and precautions while using hydroquinone cream
Side effects of hydroquinone cream
Overdose of hydroquinone cream (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of hydroquinone cream
Medicinal forms of hydroquinone cream
Cream
Hydroquinone Cream Drug Information
Hydroquinone cream is used to remove dark spots on the skin ("hyperpigmentation", "melasma" and "age spots") that are caused by pregnancy, taking birth control pills or hormonal pills, or due to damage to the skin.
Amount and method of using hydroquinone cream
Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with hydroquinone cream. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
To use this cream, read its brochure carefully and use it according to the instructions. In the first 24 hours of using hydroquinone cream, pay close attention to its side effects and if you experience itching and redness, do not use the cream.
Using hydroquinone cream may increase skin sensitivity, use a suitable sunscreen with this cream.
Try to use hydroquinone cream regularly to get the best results from using it.
Contraindications to hydroquinone cream
- Note the expiration date of Hydroquinone Cream and do not take it if your medicine has expired.
- Never give hydroquinone cream to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Check for drug interactions with hydroquinone cream, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Use of hydroquinone cream during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the cream or medicine arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
Drug Interactions Hydroquinone Cream
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Special warnings and precautions while using hydroquinone cream
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best to let your doctor know the following before taking the medicine:
- If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby or are breastfeeding your baby.
- If you have trouble breathing or asthma.
- If you have skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis.
- If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Side effects of hydroquinone cream
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Itching, redness and darkening of the skin: These side effects are rare, but if you notice these side effects in yourself, do not continue to use this cream.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of hydroquinone cream.
Overdose of hydroquinone cream (drug poisoning)
- Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- If you notice symptoms such as chills, seizures, confusion, or shortness of breath in yourself or someone else, call the emergency room right away.
Storage conditions of hydroquinone cream
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
- Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight