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Hydroquinone, Skin Lightening Products

Topical application of hydroquinone produces a reversible depigmentation of the skin by inhibiting melanin production. Exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light will cause repigmentation of lightened areas.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Hydroquinone 2% Skin Lightening Gel or Cream, indicated for the gradual lightening of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as acne spots, freckles, age spots, and other unwanted areas of melanin hyperpigmentation.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Prior history of sensitivity or allergic reaction to hydroquinone. The safety of topical hydroquinone use during pregnancy or in children (12 years and under) has not been established.

WARNINGS: Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions, asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people. The overall prevalence of sulfite sensitivity in the general population is unknown and probably low. Sulfite sensitivity is seen more frequently in asthmatic than in non-asthmatic people.

It is suggested that you test for skin sensitivity before using by applying a small amount to an unbroken patch of skin; check in 24 hours. Minor redness is not an indication, but where there is itching or vesicle formation or excessive inflammatory response further treatment is not advised.

PRECAUTIONS:

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Sunscreen use is an essential aspect of hydroquinone therapy because even minimal sunlight can produce melanin activity. It is necessary to use sun protection during skin lightening therapy. After and during maintenance therapy, sun exposure should be avoided on bleached skin by application of a sunscreen or sunblock agent or protective clothing to prevent repigmentation.

Pregnancy: - Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with topical hydroquinone. It is also not known whether hydroquinone can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. It is not known to what degree, if any, topical hydroquinone is absorbed systemically. Topical hydroquinone should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Nursing Mothers - It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when topical hydroquinone is administered to a nursing woman.

Pediatric Use - Safety and effectiveness in children below the age of 12 have not been established.

ADVERSE REACTIONS: The following adverse reactions have been reported: dryness and fissuring of paranasal and infraorbital areas, erythema, and stinging. Occasional hypersensitivity (localized contact dermatitis) may develop.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Hydroquinone, 2% Skin Lightening Cream should be applied to affected areas and rubbed in well once or twice daily.

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