Perrigo Hydroquinone With Sunscreens
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
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.
Hydroquinone USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Gel with Sunscreens is formulated for use as a skin bleaching agent and should not be used for the prevention of sunburn.
Hydroquinone may produce exogenous ochronosis, a gradual blue-black darkening of the skin. If this condition occurs, discontinue treatment and consult your physician. The majority of patients developing this condition are Black, but it may also occur in Caucasians and Hispanics.
Legal Issues
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FDA Safety Alerts
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Manufacturer Warnings
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FDA Labeling Changes
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Uses
Hydroquinone USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Gel with Sunscreens is indicated for the gradual bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, senile lentigines, and other unwanted areas of melanin hyperpigmentation.
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
Each gram of Hydroquinone USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Gel with Sunscreens contains 40 mg Hydroquinone USP, 30 mg Dioxybenzone USP, and 50 mg Padimate O USP in a hydroalcoholic base of alcohol (55%), carbomer 940, edetate disodium, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium metabisulfite, and tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine. Chemically, hydroquinone is C6H6O2 and has a molecular weight of 110.11. The chemical name is 1, 4 dihydroxybenzene, and the structural formula of hydroquinone is:
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Perrigo Hydroquinone With Sunscreens Manufacturers
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Perrigo New York Inc
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Perrigo Hydroquinone With Sunscreens | Perrigo New York Inc
Hydroquinone USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Gel with Sunscreens 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.
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Perrigo New York Inc
Perrigo Hydroquinone With Sunscreens | Perrigo New York Inc
Hydroquinone USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Moisturizing Cream with Sunscreens 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.
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Perrigo New York Inc
Perrigo Hydroquinone With Sunscreens | Perrigo New York Inc
Hydroquinone USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Cream with Sunscreens 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.
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