Why use Hydroquinone: Hydroquinone is used to lighten the skin in areas exposed to color changes due to freckles or melasma (brown spots on the skin) or acne scars or age spots.
Do not use Hydroquinone:
• If you are allergic to the active ingredients or any other components of this medication.
Warnings and precautions:
• Inform your doctor about all your health conditions.
• Inform your doctor if you have an allergy to sulfites.
• It is important to use a sun protection cream during Hydroquinone treatment. It can affect the effectiveness of this medication.
• Try the cream on a small area of your skin before using it on larger areas.
• Using Hydroquinone may cause gradual darkening of the skin to a bluish-black color. If this occurs, stop using it and talk to your doctor.
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