- Hydroquinone is a skin-lightening agent. It bleaches the skin, which can be helpful when treating different forms of that is used to lighten areas of darkened skin such as freckles, melasma, age spots, and acne scars.
- The FDA has confirmed that hydroquinone can be safely sold over the counter (OTC) in 2 percent concentrations.
- Hydroquinone bleaches your skin by decreasing the number of melanocytes present. Melanocytes make melanin, which is what produces your skin tone.
- In cases of hyperpigmentation, more melanin is present due to an increase in melanocyte production. By controlling these melanocytes, your skin will become more evenly toned over time.
- It takes about four weeks on average for the ingredient to take effect. It may take several months of consistent use before you see full results.
Hydroquinone is used to treat skin conditions related to hyperpigmentation. This includes:
- Acne scars
- Age spots
- Freckles
- Melasma
- Post-inflammatory marks from psoriasis and eczema
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using hydroquinone topical and call your doctor at once if you have:
- Severe skin redness, burning, or stinging;
- Severe skin dryness, cracking, or bleeding;
- Blisters or oozing; or
- Blue or black discoloration of the skin (especially if you are Hispanic or African-American).
Common side effects may include:
- Mild burning or stinging of treated skin; or
- Mild itching, redness, or other irritation.
In rare cases, hydroquinone has caused a condition called ochronosis. It’s marked by papules and bluish-black pigmentation. This can occur after prolonged daily use. As such, you shouldn’t use products with this ingredient for more than five months at a time.
- You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to hydroquinone or peroxide.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:
- Liver or kidney disease;
- Asthma or sulfite allergy; or
- If you are using any antibiotic medicine.
It is not known whether hydroquinone topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether hydroquinone topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medicine to anyone under 12 years old without medical advice.
Kojic Acid is found naturally in many species of fungi and is also the byproduct made during the fermentation of Sake.
Kojic acid is an anti-pigmentation medicine. It works by suppressing the formation of melanin, a pigment that gives color to the skin.
- Kojic Acid helps in lightening visible spots marks.
- Kojic Acid serves a number of functions beyond skin brightening.
- Kojic Acid is antibacterial, which explains its frequent presence in acne skincare formulations. Because it acts as a skin lightener, it's an effective ingredient for post inflammation hyperpigmentation that can occur from acne lesions.
- Dry skin,
- Skin burn,
- Skin peeling,
- Erythema (skin redness)
- It should always be used along with sun-avoidance measures, like using sunscreens and wearing protective clothing.
- Avoid getting it in your eyes or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
- Do not apply on broken or infected areas of skin. Discontinue use if you experience irritation or allergy and consult your doctor.
- If you experience any redness, rashes, irritation or stinging sensation when using Kojic Acid, stop using it immediately and consult your doctor.
- Aluminium Hydroxide is an antacid and alkalizer.
- Aluminum hydroxide is a chemical compound with the molecular formula Al(OH)3. As a mineral, it is naturally found as the ore called gibbsite.
- It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD).
- The oral forms of aluminum hydroxide are used to relieve symptoms such as heartburn, sour stomach, acid ingestion, upset stomach, etc.
- The topical form of this medicine is used to treat skin irritation.
- swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- bone or joint aches and pains
- confusion or irritability
- headache
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
- Unusual tiredness
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Redness of skin
- Itching of skin
- Stomach pain
- Bloody or tarry stools
- The topical form of this medicine is meant for external use only. Do not apply this medicine into your eyes, deep or puncture wounds, infections or lacerations, etc.
- Use of this medicine may increase the levels of aluminum in the blood. This risk is especially higher in patients suffering from kidney diseases.
- This medicine may decrease the phosphate levels in the blood on prolonged use. Report symptoms such as a loss of appetite, feeling of discomfort, muscle weakness, etc. to the doctor immediately.
- This medicine may cause fecal impaction in some patients; a large or hardened mass of stool that gets stuck in the rectum or lower colon due to chronic constipation. This risk is especially higher in elderly patients
- Vegetable glycerin, also known as glycerol or glycerine, is a clear liquid typically made from soybean, coconut or palm oils. It is odorless and has a mild, sweet taste with a syrup-like consistency.
- Vegetable glycerin is particularly popular in the cosmetic industry but has several other uses as well. It may also provide health benefits, ranging from skin health to better hydration and a strengthened gut.
- This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations.
- Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking. Some products are used mostly to protect the skin against irritation (e.g., from wetness).
- Vegetable glycerin may provide some relief from constipation.
- Glycerin may also boost hydration, which can improve your athletic performance.
- Burning,
- Stinging,
- Redness,
- Irritation may occur
If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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By CIPLA LTD
- Hydroquinone is a skin-lightening agent. It bleaches the skin, which can be helpful when treating different forms of that is used to lighten areas of darkened skin such as freckles, melasma, age spots, and acne scars.
- The FDA has confirmed that hydroquinone can be safely sold over the counter (OTC) in 2 percent concentrations.
- Hydroquinone bleaches your skin by decreasing the number of melanocytes present. Melanocytes make melanin, which is what produces your skin tone.
- In cases of hyperpigmentation, more melanin is present due to an increase in melanocyte production. By controlling these melanocytes, your skin will become more evenly toned over time.
- It takes about four weeks on average for the ingredient to take effect. It may take several months of consistent use before you see full results.
Hydroquinone is used to treat skin conditions related to hyperpigmentation. This includes:
- Acne scars
- Age spots
- Freckles
- Melasma
- Post-inflammatory marks from psoriasis and eczema
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using hydroquinone topical and call your doctor at once if you have:
- Severe skin redness, burning, or stinging;
- Severe skin dryness, cracking, or bleeding;
- Blisters or oozing; or
- Blue or black discoloration of the skin (especially if you are Hispanic or African-American).
Common side effects may include:
- Mild burning or stinging of treated skin; or
- Mild itching, redness, or other irritation.
In rare cases, hydroquinone has caused a condition called ochronosis. It’s marked by papules and bluish-black pigmentation. This can occur after prolonged daily use. As such, you shouldn’t use products with this ingredient for more than five months at a time.
- You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to hydroquinone or peroxide.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:
- Liver or kidney disease;
- Asthma or sulfite allergy; or
- If you are using any antibiotic medicine.
It is not known whether hydroquinone topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether hydroquinone topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medicine to anyone under 12 years old without medical advice.
Kojic Acid is found naturally in many species of fungi and is also the byproduct made during the fermentation of Sake.
Kojic acid is an anti-pigmentation medicine. It works by suppressing the formation of melanin, a pigment that gives color to the skin.
- Kojic Acid helps in lightening visible spots marks.
- Kojic Acid serves a number of functions beyond skin brightening.
- Kojic Acid is antibacterial, which explains its frequent presence in acne skincare formulations. Because it acts as a skin lightener, it's an effective ingredient for post inflammation hyperpigmentation that can occur from acne lesions.
- Dry skin,
- Skin burn,
- Skin peeling,
- Erythema (skin redness)
- It should always be used along with sun-avoidance measures, like using sunscreens and wearing protective clothing.
- Avoid getting it in your eyes or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
- Do not apply on broken or infected areas of skin. Discontinue use if you experience irritation or allergy and consult your doctor.
- If you experience any redness, rashes, irritation or stinging sensation when using Kojic Acid, stop using it immediately and consult your doctor.
- Aluminium Hydroxide is an antacid and alkalizer.
- Aluminum hydroxide is a chemical compound with the molecular formula Al(OH)3. As a mineral, it is naturally found as the ore called gibbsite.
- It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD).
- The oral forms of aluminum hydroxide are used to relieve symptoms such as heartburn, sour stomach, acid ingestion, upset stomach, etc.
- The topical form of this medicine is used to treat skin irritation.
- swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- bone or joint aches and pains
- confusion or irritability
- headache
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
- Unusual tiredness
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Redness of skin
- Itching of skin
- Stomach pain
- Bloody or tarry stools
- The topical form of this medicine is meant for external use only. Do not apply this medicine into your eyes, deep or puncture wounds, infections or lacerations, etc.
- Use of this medicine may increase the levels of aluminum in the blood. This risk is especially higher in patients suffering from kidney diseases.
- This medicine may decrease the phosphate levels in the blood on prolonged use. Report symptoms such as a loss of appetite, feeling of discomfort, muscle weakness, etc. to the doctor immediately.
- This medicine may cause fecal impaction in some patients; a large or hardened mass of stool that gets stuck in the rectum or lower colon due to chronic constipation. This risk is especially higher in elderly patients
- Vegetable glycerin, also known as glycerol or glycerine, is a clear liquid typically made from soybean, coconut or palm oils. It is odorless and has a mild, sweet taste with a syrup-like consistency.
- Vegetable glycerin is particularly popular in the cosmetic industry but has several other uses as well. It may also provide health benefits, ranging from skin health to better hydration and a strengthened gut.
- This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations.
- Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking. Some products are used mostly to protect the skin against irritation (e.g., from wetness).
- Vegetable glycerin may provide some relief from constipation.
- Glycerin may also boost hydration, which can improve your athletic performance.
- Burning,
- Stinging,
- Redness,
- Irritation may occur
If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
.