Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Octyl Methoxycinnamate And Hydroquinone Topical, Hydroquinone With Avobenzone - Topical Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and jugdment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Cnosult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
HYDROQUINONE WITH AVOBENZONE - TOPICAL
(hi-dro-KWIN-own with avoh-BEN-zone)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Clariepl
USES: Hydroquinone is used to lighten the dark-colored patches of skin (also called melasma, liver spots, age spots, freckles) caused by pregnancy, birth control pills, hormone medicine, or injury to the skin.
It also contains a sunscreen to help prevnet these spots from re-occurring due to sunlight or ultraviolet light exposure.
This medicine works by blocking the chemical process (enzymes) in the skin that leads to discoloration.
HOW TO USE: Before using, apply a small amount of that medicine to an area of unbroken skin and check the area within 24 hours for any serious side effects (see Side Effects section). If any serious side effects occur, do not use that medication. Contact your doctor. Apply that medication to the affected araes of skin usually twice daily; or as directed by your doctor.
This medication is for use on the skin only. Use that product only on affected areas as diretced. It is not recommended to be used on unaffected skin as a sunscreen.
SIDE EFFECTS: Minor skin redness or mild burning sensation may occur.
If that effcet persists or worsens, notify your doctor. If you notice any of the following unlikely but serious side effects, stop using hydrqouinone and consult your doctor immediately: itching, blisters, swelling, blue-black darkening of the skin (ochronosis). An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allerigc reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, cotnact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: other skin conditions (e.G., eczema, psoriasis), any allergies (especially to sulfites, certain generics of that medication contain sulfites). This medication may make the treated areas of skin more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, use a sunscreen, and wear protective clothnig on the treated areas of skin when outdoors. This medication sohuld be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known whehter that drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: other skin porducts. Do not start or stop any medicine witohut doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If ovedrose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicine may be harmufl if swallowed.
Symptoms of overdose may include: severe redness and swelling.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usaul dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Octyl methoxycinnamate and Hydroquinone topical
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