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Overview
HYDROQUINONE is a Schedule H drug.Hydroquinone decreases the formation of melanin in the skin. Melanin is the pigment in skin that gives it a brown color.Hydroquinone is a skin lightening medication. It works by reducing the amount of a pigment (melanin) that causes darkening of skin.This medicine works by blocking the process in the skin that leads to discoloration
Usage
HYDROQUINONE is generally used to treat: MelasmaHYDROQUINONE can address symptoms like: Body Discoloration, Chin Discoloration, Nose Discoloration
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: Topical (Local Application)Precautions
- You should not use hydroquinone topical if you are allergic to hydroquinone or peroxide.
- Do not use this medicine without a doctor’s advice if you are pregnant.
- Do not use this medicine without a doctor’s advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
- Hydroquinone topical is usually applied each morning and at bedtime. Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Hydroquinone topical is for use only on the skin. Avoid getting this medicine on your lips or inside your nose or mouth. Hydroquinone may cause numbness of these areas.
- Do not use hydroquinone topical on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin.
- Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine.
- Apply this medicine only to the affected skin areas that need to be lightened.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 months of treatment with hydroquinone topical.
- Use hydroquinone topical regularly to get the most benefit.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Hydroquinone topical can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen when you are outdoors. Some hydroquinone products may contain sunscreen. Check the medicine label or ask your doctor to be sure.
- Avoid getting hydroquinone topical in your eyes.
- Hydroquinone topical may make your skin more sensitive to weather extremes such as cold and wind.
- Protect your skin with clothing and use a moisturizing lotion as needed.
- Using hydroquinone topical together with benzoyl peroxide, hydrogen peroxide, or other peroxide products may stain your skin.
- This staining can usually be removed with soap and water.Avoid using skin products that can cause irritation, such as harsh soaps, shampoos, or skin cleansers, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, hair removers or waxes, or skin products with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime.
- Please use hydroquinone products carefully.
- Its skin bleaching action may produce unwanted cosmetic effects if not used as directed.
Symptoms of Overdosage
HYDROQUINONE over-dosage can result in: Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)Common Side-Effects
HYDROQUINONE : Contact Dermatitis, Skin Rash, Dry Skin, Pimples, Skin Irritation, Body Burn, Body Itching, Redness, Pale SkinTechnical Classification
HYDROQUINONE is categorized as: TOPICAL DEPIGMENTING AGENTS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with HYDROQUINONE as Ingredient
| A RET HC CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W |
| A RET HC SOLN | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %V/V, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %V/V, TRETINOIN 0.025 %V/V |
| ACSOLVE H GEL | TRETINOIN 2.0 %W/V, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/V, HYDROQUINONE 0.025 %W/V |
| ADVAN THF CREAM | HYDROQUINONE 2 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, FLUCONAZOLE 0.01 %W/W |
| ADVAN THF CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, FLUOCINOLONE 1.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.25 % |
| ASMGLO CRM | FLUOCINOLONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.01 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 0.0025 %W/W |
| BRITE CRM | HYDROQUINONE |
| BRITE OPTI CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.01 %W/W |
| CAREBET-M PLUS CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| CLEARWAY CRM | HYDROQUINONE 20.0 MG, TRETINOIN 0.1 MG, FLUOCINOLONE |
| CLEARZ MAX CRM | TRETINOIN , HYDROQUINONE |
| COMBILITE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %W/W |
| CORTINA H CRM | TRETINOIN , MOMETASONE , HYDROQUINONE |
| COSMELITE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W |
| CUTIHYDE 3% W/V CRM | HYDROQUINONE 3.0 %W/V |
| CUTILITE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W |
| DEPIG (INTERMED) 2% CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 % |
| DEPIG CRM | HYDROQUINONE |
| DEPIG F (INTERMED) OINT | HYDROQUINONE |
| DEPIG TM CRM | TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 0.2 %W/W |
| DERMOFADE CRM | HYDROQUINONE |
| DREMZ CRM | HYDROQUINONE 4.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 % |
| ELOSONE HT CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| ENSHINE OINT | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| EPILITE 5% LTN | HYDROQUINONE 5.0 % |
| ETAZE HT CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| EUBIT CRM | HYDROQUINONE , TRETINOIN , MOMETASONE |
| EUKROMA 4% CRM | HYDROQUINONE 4.0 % |
| EUKROMA FC CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %W/W |
| EUKROMA LITE 2% CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 % |
| EUKROMA PLUS 2% W/W/0.1% W/W/0.025% W/W CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| EUKROMA PLUS CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| EUSKINA CRM | HYDROQUINONE 4.0 % |
| EUSKINA PLUS CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 % |
| EVEGLOW CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.01 %W/W |
| FACICARE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 % |
| FEMOLINK CRM | TRETINOIN , MOMETASONE , HYDROQUINONE |
| FRAXEL TAB | HYDROQUINONE , MOMETASONE , TRETINOIN |
| GETLITE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| GLOMELA CRM | TRETINOIN NAN, HYDROQUINONE NAN, FLUOCINOLONE NAN |
| GLOW LITE 2%/0.1%/0.025% CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 % |
| GLOWCARE FORTE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| GLOWCOR CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| GLOWTAN 2%/0.1%/0.025% CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 % |
| GRAZIA UP CRM | TRETINOIN , MOMETASONE , HYDROQUINONE |
| HH LITE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| HHLITE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| HQ 3 3% CRM | HYDROQUINONE 3.0 % |
| HQ LITE CRM | TRETINOIN , HYDROQUINONE , HYDROCORTISONE |
| HTM CRM | TRETINOIN , MOMETASONE , HYDROQUINONE |
| HYCLEAN TF CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 % |
| HYDE 3% CRM | HYDROQUINONE 3.0 % |
| HYDE 5% SOLN | HYDROQUINONE 5.0 % |
| HYDRIP 2% CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 % |
| HYDROQUINONE 2% + MOMETASONE 0.1% + TRETINOIN 0.025 % CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| HYPIG 15 CRM | HYDROQUINONE |
| HYPIG 4% CRM | HYDROQUINONE 4.0 % |
| INMELA CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 % |
| JUSTCLEAN CRM | MOMETASONE , HYDROQUINONE , TRETINOIN |
| KAYLITE ANTI MARKS CRM | HYDROQUINONE 0.2 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 % |
| KLIGMEL 2%/0.1%/0.025% CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 % |
| KOJIGLO FORTE | ALLANTOIN 4 %, NIACINAMIDE 4 %, ASCORBIC ACID 2 %, HYDROQUINONE 2 %, KOJIC ACID 2 %, L-TETRAHYDROPALMATINE 0.05 %, TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL 0.05 % |
| LITE UP CRM | OCTINOXATE 9.0 %W/W, BENZOPHENONE 2.5 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W |
| LITETONE CRM | TRETINOIN , HYDROQUINONE , FLUOCINOLONE |
| LIVALITE LTN | HYDROQUINONE NAN |
| LOMELA CRM | MOMETASONE FUROATE 0.1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 0.2 %W/W |
| LOMELA LITE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.5 %W/W |
| LOOKBRITE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| LOPIG CRM | HYDROQUINONE 4.0 % |
| LUMACIP 2% CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W |
| LUMACIP PLUS CRM | HYDROQUINONE 4.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %W/W |
| LUMAGLO CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W |
| LUMAGLO FORTE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 4.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %W/W |
| LUMINOSA M CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| MELA 3 CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 % |
| MELABEST CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| MELACARE CREAM | HYDROQUINONE 2 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| MELACARE FORTE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 4.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W |
| MELACARE PLUS 2% W/W CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W |
| MELAFECT CRM | HYDROQUINONE , TRETINOIN , FLUOCINOLONE |
| MELALITE 15 CRM | METHOXYCINNAMATE 9.0 %W/W, BENZOPHENONE 2.5 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W |
| MELALITE CRM | OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE 9 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 2 %W/W, OXYBENZONE 2.5 %W/W |
| MELALITE FORTE 4% W/W CRM | HYDROQUINONE 4.0 %W/W |
| MELALITE FORTE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 4 %W/W |
| MELALITE-XL CRM | TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 0.2 %W/W |
| MELALONG CRM | TRETINOIN 2.0 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 0.025 %W/W |
| MELANORM 2% CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 % |
| MELANORM 4% W/W CRM | HYDROQUINONE 4.0 %W/W |
| MELANORM CRM | HYDROQUINONE |
| MELANORM HC CRM | HYDROQUINONE 0.025 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.22 %W/W |
| MELANORM HC FORTE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W |
| MELANORM LITE OINT | HYDROQUINONE |
| MELANORM MS CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.025 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.1 %W/W |
| MELAPEX CRM | HYDROQUINONE |
| MELAPIK CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 % |
| MELAPIK EVER CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, ALLANTOIN 1.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.13 % |
| MELAPIK PLUS CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 % |
| MELASOL CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 % |
| MELNOR CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| MELRIO CRM | MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 0.2 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W |
| METACORTIL-LITE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.01 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W |
| METASONE PLUS CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 % |
| MFURATE HQ CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| MOMEFUR HT CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 1.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W |
| NO SCARS CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| NOLASMA CRM | TRETINOIN , HYDROQUINONE , HYDROCORTISONE |
| NUQUIN 1GM CRM | HYDROQUINONE 1.0 GM |
| O FAIR PLUS CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.1 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.025 %W/W |
| PIGLOW CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 % |
| PIGMASON CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W |
| PINKQUIN CRM | HYDROQUINONE |
| PINKQUIN FORTE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 5.0 %W/W |
| PINQUIN 2% OINT | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 % |
| QUININE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 300MG INJ | HYDROQUINONE 300.0 MG |
| SKIN BRITE CRM | TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 0.2 %W/W |
| SKIN BRITE SOAP | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| SKIN FAIR CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, MOMETASONE 1.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 % |
| SKINLITE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 0.2 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 % |
| SKINLITE EVER CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2 %W/W, ALLANTOIN 1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W |
| SKINSHINE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| SUPER GLOW CRM | MOMETASONE , TRETINOIN , HYDROQUINONE |
| TANLITE CRM | HYDROQUINONE |
| TINTIN MH CRM | HYDROQUINONE , MOMETASONE , TRETINOIN |
| TRETCEE HQ CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W |
| TRICLIN CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 % |
| TRIGLOW CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W |
| TRILUMA RD CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %W/W |
| TWINKLE CRM 15GM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.01 %W/W |
| UB FAIR FAIR CRM | FLUOCINOLONE , HYDROQUINONE , TRETINOIN |
| ULITE CRM | HYDROQUINONE |
| ULTRABRITE CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W |
| ULTRASONE HT OINT | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W |
| VILCLEAR 2%W/W/0.1%W/W/0.015%W/W CRM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.015 %W/W |
| XIAR HC OINT | HYDROQUINONE |
| XTRALITE OINT | TRETINOIN , HYDROQUINONE , FLUOCINOLONE |
| ZESTOQUINE FORTE 4.0% CRM | HYDROQUINONE 4.0 % |