Depiquin4%
Rx- Generic:
- Hydroquinone
- Dosage form:
- Cream
- Pack size:
- 20gm tube
৳ 200/unit
Pack: ৳ 200
At a glance
Hydroquinone — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Hydroquinone is used in the treatment of melasma. It is a skin-lightening medicine which lightens the darkened skin patches and spots(hyperpigmentation). It reduces the amount of skin-darkening pigment called melanin in the skin. It helps in reversible depigmentation of the skin. Hydroquinone is a skin lightening medication. It works by reducing the amount of a pigment (melanin) that causes darkening of skin. It does so by suppressing the activity of tyrosinase, the enzyme required to make melanin.
Indications
• Melasma
Mechanism of action
Hydroquinone is a topical depigmentating agent used in hyperpigmentation conditions by suppressing melanocyte metabolic processes. It also increases melanin excretion from melanocytes and prevents its production.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Topical/Cutaneous Hyperpigmentated skin conditions Adult: Apply and rub in a thin layer preparation to affected area bid. Child Dose: Safety and efficacy in paediatric patients below the age of 12 years have not been established.
Administration
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Hydroquinone, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Side effects
Common: • Erythema (skin redness) • Dry skin • Skin burn • Skin peeling • Itching
Precautions & warnings
No interaction found/established Hydroquinone helps in lightening of hyperpigmented skin. It should always be used along with sun-avoidance measures, like using sunscreens (UV-A and UV-B protective) and wearing protective clothing. Apply a thin film to and around the affected area/lesion. Avoid getting it in your eyes or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately. Apply it as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor with regular follow-up. Apply a very small amount of cream to check an allergic reaction. Continue with the treatment if no allergic reaction occurs in 24 hours. Do not apply on broken or infected areas of skin. Discontinue use if you experience irritation or allergy and consult your doctor.
Contraindications
Hydroquinone is contraindicated to patients with prior history of hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to hydroquinone or other ingredients in the preparation.
Food interactions
No interaction found/established
Use in pregnancy
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Hydroquinone may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Hydroquinone is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
No interaction found/established No interaction found/established
Common questions
I am using brite (wallace cream) for 3 month i am not satisfied with fairness and dark spot plzz give me a higher level of brite cream Fainess cream has a lot of side effects as it leads to darkening of complexion in long run. how to get a brite and white eye how to get a white and brite eye. ????? What's the problem with colour of your eye Dark spots on face and cheeks from last 7 or 8 years . Get back again after I leave medicine.want to get rid of these spots This is very hard to go start using Brite lite cream-once at bedtime on alternate nights for 2months And cutiyt total cream - once on alternate nights for 2monthsUse a suncreen Like Rivela gel-30mins before sunexposure daily and reapply 2hrly I've got acne issues and consulted one of the doctors near me. She told me to apply adaferin and brite lite at first and now she told me to apply epiduo and brite lite. As epiduo is quite expensive, can you suggest an alternative? Don't worry dear, I can understand your problem but you need to know that getting acne at this age is not uncommon, you should not use any product from outside particularly the oily one. Apply Clindac A gel twice daily and Cetaphil cleansing lotion for oily skin for 2 weeks Dr. i have black patches near eye sides . some of my friends suggest to use skin brite cream mix with medisalic cream in very little quantity . is it right ,safe and effective . please suggest. Don't use, it's dangerous I have been using look brite cream from last 8 months. My skin became fair during that period but now after i stopped using it my skin have become darker. Tell me the priscription. Also the substitute of acnestar s soap. Go for peeling sessions at regular intervals. Visit a dermatologist who performs thisDnt use soap over faceUse episoft oc facewash Melasma on my nose ple suggest me treatment for melasma Kojic cream at night over spots I have some black spots on my penile shaft. There were also some papules created but after using candid b cream it was gone. What medicine will I use to remove this spot,there is no any type of inflammation and itchiness only spot are present. Give me some suggestions please. apply melasma cream twice a day