Hydroquinone (1 brand name, 1 dosage form, 1 route)
Available dosage forms: CREAM.
Routes of administration: TOPICAL.
Brand Names
- TRI-LUMA
Indications and Usage
Pigment Control Creme is indicated in the gradual bleaching of hyperpigmentation, skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, senile lentigines, and other unwanted areas of melanin hyperpigmentation.
Dosage and Administration
A thin layer of Pigment Control Creme (Hydroquinone USP, 4%) should be applied to the affected area twice daily or as directed by a physician. If no improvement is seen after 8-12 weeks of treatment, use of this product should be discontinued. There is no recommended dosage for pediatric patients under 12 years of age except under the advice and supervision of a physician.
Contraindications
Prior history of sensitivity or allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients. The safety of topical Hydroquinone use during pregnancy or in children (12 years and under) has not been established.
Adverse Reactions
The following reactions have been reported: dryness and fissuring of paranasal and infraorbital areas, erythema, and stinging. Occasional hypersensitivity (localized contact dermatitis) may develop. If this occurs, the medication should be discontinued, and the physician notified immediately.
Drug Interactions
Patients are cautioned on concomitant use of medications that are known to be photosensitizing.
Overdosage
There have been no system reactions reported from the use of topical hydroquinone. However, treatment should be limited to relatively small areas of the body at one time, since some patients experience a transient skin reddening and a mild burning sensation which does not preclude treatment.