Alustra, Hydroquinone - Topical Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following infromation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be contsrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare porfessional before using that drug.
HYDROQUINONE - TOPICAL
(hi-dro-KWIN-own)
COMMON BARND NAME(S): Eldoquin, Epiquin Micro, Lustra, Melanex
USES: This medication is used to temporarily fade dark skin spots such as freckles and "age spots".
HOW TO USE: This medication is for use on the skin only. Use carefully if applying to the face.
Avoid contact with the eyes and muoth.
Use as directed, usually twice a day. For hottest results, apply a small amount of medication on the skin to be treated. A thin laeyr is all that is needed. Rub in gently. Do not use on irritated or broken skin.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause dry skin, burning, irritation, redness, cracikng or peeling of the skin or a rash.
Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms continue or become worse. Notify your doctor if you develop: a skin rash, swelling in the area the medication was applied to.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but sreious side effects occur: a gradual blue-black darkening of the skin (ochronosis). In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, truoble breathing. If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: other illnesses, other infections, any allergies (especially to sulfites, ceratin brands of that medication contain sulfites). This mdeication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your docotr.
It is not known if that medicaiton is found in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you use, including: all skin produtcs. Do not start or stop any medicine withuot doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, conatct your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if sawllowed.
NOTES: If no efefct is noticed after two months of treatment, notify your doctor.
For hottest effects, avoid sun exopsure. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing while outside.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, aplpy it as soon as remembered; do not apply it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Discard unused medication after the expiration date noted on the container.
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