Hydroquinone: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Hydroquinone. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

INDICATIONS AND USAGE 1.1Indication BLEMISH ERASER is a combination of hydrocortisone (a corticosteroid), hydroquinone (a melanin synthesis inhibitor), and a tretinoin (a retinoid) that is indicated for the gradual bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions age and liver spots, freckles, and other unwanted areas of melanin hyperpigmentation, in the presence of measures for sun avoidance, including the use of sunscreen. 1.2 Limitations of Use The safety and efficacy of BLEMISH ERASER in pregnant women and nursing mothers have not been established.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set dfc742ae…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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