A1,
A2,
B,
C1,
C2,
D,
E,
F,
G-H,
I-K,
L,
M,
N,
O,
P1,
P2,
Q-R,
S,
T,
U-V,
W-Z
Eldopaque Warnings, Precautions, Pregnancy, Nursing, Abuse - Hydroquinone (4% Cream)
Eldopaque Warnings, Precautions, Pregnancy, Nursing, Abuse - Hydroquinone (4% Cream)
WARNINGS
CAUTION: Hydroquinone is a skin
bleaching agent
which 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 Solaquin Forte by applying a small amount to an unbroken
patch of skin
and 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. Close patient
supervision is recommended. Contact with the eyes should be avoided.
If no bleaching or
lightening effect
is noted after 2 months of treatment
use, Solaquin Forte should be discontinued. Solaquin Forte is formulated
for use as a skin bleaching
agent and should not be
used for the prevention
of sunburn.
Sunscreen use is an essential
aspect of hydroquinone
therapy because even minimal
sunlight sustains melanocytic activity. The sunscreens in Solaquin
Forte provide the necessary sun protection during skin
bleaching therapy. After clearing and during maintenance therapy,
sun exposure should
be avoided on bleached skin
by application of a sunscreen
or sunblock agent or protective
clothing to prevent
repigmentation.
Keep this and all medication
out of the reach of children. In
case of accidental ingestion,
call a physician or
a poison control
center immediately.
Warning: Contains sodium
metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause serious allergic
type reactions (e.g. hives,
itching, wheezing, anaphylaxis, severe asthma
attack) in certain susceptible
persons.
PRECAUTIONS
See WARNINGS
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction
studies have not been conducted with topical
hydroquinone. It is also not known whether hydroquinone can cause
fetal harm when used topically
on a pregnant woman
or affect reproductive
capacity. It is not known to what degree, if any, topical hydroquinone
is absorbed systemically. Topical hydroquinone
should be used in pregnant
women only when clearly indicated.
Nursing Mothers
It is not known whether topical
hydroquinone is
absorbed or excreted in human
milk. Caution is advised when topical
hydroquinone is
used by a nursing mother.
Pediatric Usage
Safety and effectiveness
in children below the age
of 12 years have not been established.
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