Depiquin 4% Cream 20g

✔️ Side Effects

• Erythema (skin redness)
• Dry skin
• Skin burn
• Skin peeling
• Itching

✔️ Directions for Use:

Hydroquinone should be applied to the affected area and rubbed in well. Most discolorations begin to lighten after 4 weeks of treatment, but it may take longer. After desired bleaching, use only as needed to maintain the results of treatment. Hydroquinone bleaching is faster, more dependable, and easier if the treated area is protected from ultraviolet light. Therefore, exposure to sunlight should be minimized during the period of treatment. Duringthe day, an effective broad-spectrum sunscreen should be used, unnecessary solar exposure should be avoided, and protective clothing should be used to prevent repigmentation of treated areas. After reduction of hyperpigmentation, use of sunscreen agents and/or protective clothing should continue.

✔️ Dosage

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Hyperpigmentated skin conditions Adult: Apply and rub in a thin layer preparation to the affected area bid.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy in paediatric patients below the age of 12 years have not been established.

✔️ Contraindications:

Hydroquinone is contraindicated to patients with prior history of hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to hydroquinone or other ingredients in the preparation.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

Hydroquinone is a skin bleaching agent that may produce unwanted cosmetic effects if not used as directed. The physician should be familiar with the contents of this insert before prescribing or dispensing this medication. Test for skin sensitivity before using by applying a small amount to an unbroken patch of skin to check in 24 hours. Minor redness is not a contraindication, but where there is itching or vesicle formation or excessive inflammatory response, further treatment is not advised. If no bleaching or lightening effect is noted after 2 months of treatment, the medication should be discontinued. Contact with the eyes and lips should be avoided. Hydroquinone should not be applied to cut or abraded skin. Lactation: unknown if distributed in breast milk; use caution

✔️ Storage:

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children.