Hydroquinone (topical)
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Dosing in kidney impairment
This label has no separate kidney-impairment dosing section. Check warnings and clinical pharmacology in the full label.
Drug interactions
Check hydroquinone (topical) against a medication listLabel text (1 paragraph)
Patients should avoid medicated or abrasive soaps and cleansers, soaps and cosmetics with drying effects, products with high concentration of alcohol and astringent, and other irritants or keratolytic drugs while on BLEMISH ERASER Cream treatment. Patients are cautioned on concomitant use of medications that are known to be photosensitizing.
Contraindications
BLEMISH ERASER is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to this product or any of its components.. (4) BLEMISH ERASER is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to this product or any of its components.. (4)
Safety data
Reported adverse events (FAERS)
Liver injury (LiverTox)
LiverTox has no chapter for hydroquinone (topical). Check the label's hepatic warnings.
Pregnancy and lactation
Breastfeeding (LactMed)
Topical hydroquinone has not been studied during breastfeeding. Although hydroquinone is not contraindicated during breastfeeding, some experts feel that long-term use of hydroquinone should not be used in nursing mothers. If hydroquinone is used, ensure that the infant's skin does not come into direct contact with the areas of maternal skin that have been treated and the infant does not ingest the product from the mother's skin.
Supply and cost
Drug shortage status
Recalls (last 24 months)
Therapeutic equivalence (Orange Book)
Price ladder
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