Hydroquinone Cream
Designed to alleviate hyperpigmentation to support even skin tone.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Hydroquinone
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 4%
Hydroquinone Cream details
- Condition
- Hyperpigmentation
- Therapeutic class
- Depigmenting Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Tyrosinase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to hydroquinone; pregnancy; breastfeeding
- Minor side effects
- erythema; dry skin; burning sensation
- Moderate side effects
- contact dermatitis; skin irritation
- Serious side effects
- ochronosis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Patient summary
- Designed to alleviate hyperpigmentation to support even skin tone.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 3–6 months
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container away from light.
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: should be avoided. Breastfeeding: safety is not established.
Precautions and warnings
avoid exposure to sunlight; use broad-spectrum sunscreen; avoid contact with eyes
Mechanism of action
This agent acts by inhibiting the enzymatic oxidation of tyrosine to 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine, effectively reducing melanin production in the skin and allowing for the gradual lightening of darkened areas over time.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Hydroquinone Cream
Hydroquinone Cream is a topical formulation containing the active ingredient hydroquinone, used to manage hyperpigmentation and skin discolouration. It is supplied in a tube at 4% strength. This topical agent works by lightening darkened areas of the skin, making it a common choice for individuals looking to address uneven skin tone efficiently.
Buying Hydroquinone Cream online
Hydroquinone Cream is registered across 14 markets, including the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan, with access also available in South Korea, Japan and the UAE. Generic hydroquinone is often significantly more affordable than complex branded alternatives, providing a practical option for expats and residents across the region who require reliable dermatological care. Many customers order this product online for delivery to addresses throughout Asia.