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Hydroquinone

Cream2%52 brands · 42 makers
Hydroquinone is a medicine listed in the NepalDoc medicine catalog. 52 brand names for this medicine are listed in the NepalDoc medicine catalog.
Generic namehydroquinone
Form & strengthCatalog forms: Cream · Catalog strengths: 2%, 2%w/w, 4%, 4.0% w/w
Source / स्रोतNepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Hydroquinone USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Cream is indicated for the gradual bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, senile lentigines, and other unwanted areas of melanin hyperpigmentation.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Hydroquinone. Full label: DailyMed.

Hydroquinone USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Cream is indicated for the gradual bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, senile lentigines, and other unwanted areas of melanin hyperpigmentation.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Hydroquinone. Full label: DailyMed.

Hydroquinone USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Cream should be applied to affected areas and rubbed in well twice daily, in the morning and before bedtime, or as directed by a physician. If no improvement is seen after 2 months 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.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Prior history of sensitivity or allergic reaction to hydroquinone or to any of the ingredients of the product. The safety of topical hydroquinone use during pregnancy or for children (12 years and under) has not been established.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions, including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe 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.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following adverse reactions have been reported: dryness and fissuring of paranasal and intraorbital areas, erythema, and stinging. Occasional hypersensitivity (localized contact dermatitis) may develop. If this occurs, the medication should be discontinued and the physician notified immediately.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

52 products from 42 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Eslide 2%w/w CreamHydroquinone (2%w/w)Elder Pharmaceuticals.
Eukroma 4% CreamHydroquinone (4%)Yash Pharma Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Melabrite 4.0% w/w CreamHydroquinone (4.0% w/w)Maruti Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Melalite CreamHydroquinoneAbbott India Ltd.
Sunqin 4% CreamHydroquinone (4%)Lomus Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
Zestopaque 2% CreamHydroquinone (2%)Kare
Zestoquine 4% CreamHydroquinone (4%)Kare
Adoclear HQ CreamHydroquinone (5% w/w)Adonis Laboratories Pvt Ltdbottle of 50 ml Cream
Brite CreamHydroquinone (4% w/w)Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdtube of 20 gm Cream
Claripel Plus 2% CreamHydroquinone (2% w/w)Stiefel India Pvt Ltdtube of 20 gm Cream
Cutihyde CreamHydroquinone (3% w/w)Resilient Cosmecueticals Pvt Ltdtube of 20 gm Cream
Depi Edge CreamHydroquinone (4% w/w)Derma Edge Pharma Llptube of 30 gm Cream
Depig CreamHydroquinone (NA)Adventus Laboratories India Pvt Ltdtube of 20 gm Cream
Depig-F CreamHydroquinone (4% w/w)Intermed Pharma Pvt Ltdtube of 25 gm Cream
Dermofade CreamHydroquinone (NA)Gary Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdtube of 30 gm Cream
Epilite Topical SolutionHydroquinone (5% w/v)Percos India Pvt Ltdbottle of 40 ml Solution
Eslite CreamHydroquinone (2% w/w)Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltdtube of 20 gm Cream
Eukroma 2% CreamHydroquinone (2% w/w)Yash Pharma Laboratories Pvt Ltdtube of 40 gm Cream
Eukroma CreamHydroquinone (4% w/w)Yash Pharma Laboratories Pvt Ltdtube of 20 gm Cream
Euskina CreamHydroquinone (4% w/w)Yash Pharma Laboratories Pvt Ltdtube of 15 gm Cream
Euskina Plus CreamHydroquinone (2% w/w)Yash Pharma Laboratories Pvt Ltdtube of 15 gm Cream
Eutret CreamHydroquinone (NA)Panzer Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdtube of 15 gm Cream
H-One CreamHydroquinone (4% w/w)Bio Swizz Pharmaceuticalstube of 30 gm Cream
HQ 3 CreamHydroquinone (3% w/w)Palsons Dermatube of 30 gm Cream
Hqn 3% CreamHydroquinone (3% w/w)Nidus Pharma Pvt Ltdtube of 30 gm Cream
Hyde CreamHydroquinone (3% w/w)A. Menarini India Pvt Ltdtube of 30 gm Cream
Hyde SolutionHydroquinone (5% w/v)A. Menarini India Pvt Ltdbottle of 50 ml Solution
Hydi 4% CreamHydroquinone (4% w/w)Dermo Care Laboratoriestube of 30 gm Cream
Hydrip CreamHydroquinone (2% w/w)Tripada Biotec Pvt Ltdtube of 30 gm Cream
Hyne LotionHydroquinone (5% w/v)Psycormediestube of 50 ml Lotion

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F).

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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