http://branddrugsonline.info Alustra, Hydroquinone - Topical Brand Drug Feed Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:15 CDT en http://alustra.348.hydroquinone-topical.branddrugsonline.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conuslt your healthcare professional before using that drug.

HYDROQUINONE - TOPICAL (hi-dro-KWIN-own) COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Eldoquin, Epiquin Micro, Lustra, Melanex USES: This medication is used to tempoarrily fade dark skin spots such as freckles and "age spots".
HOW TO USE: This medication is for use on the skin only.

Use carfeully if applying to the face.

Avoid contact with the eyes and mouth. Use as directed, usually twcie a day.
For hottest results, apply a samll amount of medication on the skin to be treated. A thin layer is all that is needed. Rub in gently. Do not use on irritated or brkoen skin.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause dry skin, burning, irritation, redness, cracking or peeling of the skin or a rash. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms continue or become wrose.
Notfiy 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 serious 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, trouble breahting. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: other illnesses, other infections, any allergies (especially to sulfites, certain brands of that medication contain sulfites). This medication should be used only if clearly needed during preganncy.

Discuss the risks and beneftis with your doctor. It is not known if that medication 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 prdoucts. Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swalolwed. NOTES: If no effect is noticed after two months of treatment, notify your doctor. For hottest effects, avoid sun exposure.

Use a sunscreen and wear prtoective clothing while outside. MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, apply 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 catch 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 expiratoin date noted on the container.]]>