HYDROQUINONE CREAM- hydroquinone cream

Страна: США

мова: англійська

Джерело: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Активний інгредієнт:

HYDROQUINONE (UNII: XV74C1N1AE) (HYDROQUINONE - UNII:XV74C1N1AE)

Доступна з:

APNAR PHARMA LP

Адміністрація маршрут:

TOPICAL

Тип рецепту:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Терапевтичні свідчення:

HYDROQUINONE USP, 4% SKIN BLEACHING CREAM is indicated for the gradual bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, senile lentigines, and other unwanted areas of melanin hyperpigmentation. Prior history of sensitivity or allergic reaction to hydroquinone or to any of the ingredients of the product. The safety of topical hydroquinone use during pregnancy or for children (12 years and under) has not been established.

Огляд продуктів:

HYDROQUINONE USP, 4% SKIN BLEACHING CREAM is available in a 1 oz (28.35 g) tube with (NDC 24689-101-01). Store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. All prescription substitutions and/or recommendations using this product shall be made subject to state and federal statutes as applicable. Please NOTE: This is not an Orange Book product and has not been subjected to FDA therapeutic or other equivalency testing. No representation is made as to generic status or bioequivalency. Each person recommending a prescription substitution using this product shall make such recommendation based on his/her professional knowledge and opinion, upon evaluating the active ingredients, inactive ingredients, excipients and chemical information provided herein. Manufactured for: Apnar Pharma LP 4820 Lanier Road, Chino, CA, USA 91710 Rev.08/21

Статус Авторизація:

unapproved drug other

Характеристики продукта

HYDROQUINONE CREAM- HYDROQUINONE CREAM
APNAR PHARMA LP
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HYDROQUINONE USP, 4%
Each gram of HYDROQUINONE USP, 4% SKIN BLEACHING CREAM contains 40 mg
hydroquinone, in a cream base of Glyceryl Monostearate, Mineral Oil,
PEG-25 Propylene
Glycol Stearate, Polyoxl-40 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben,
Purified water,
sodium metabisulfite, Squalane and Stearic Acid.
Chemically, hydroquinone is C6H6O2 and has a molecular weight of
110.11. The
chemical name is 1,4 dihydroxybenzene, and the structural formula of
hydroquinone is:
Topical application of hydroquinone produces a reversible
depigmentation of the skin by
inhibition of the enzymatic oxidation of tyrosine to
3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa)
(Denton, C. et al., 1952)
and suppression of other melanocyte metabolic processes
(Jimbow, K. et al., 1974)
. Exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light will cause
repigmentation of bleached areas (Parrish, J.A. et al., 1978)
.
HYDROQUINONE USP, 4% SKIN BLEACHING CREAM is indicated for the gradual
bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma,
freckles,
senile lentigines, and other unwanted areas of melanin
hyperpigmentation.
Prior history of sensitivity or allergic reaction to hydroquinone or
to any of the
ingredients of the product. The safety of topical hydroquinone use
during pregnancy or
for children (12 years and under) has not been established.
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Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type
reactions including
anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic
episodes in certain
susceptible people. The overall prevalence of sulfite sensitivity in
the general population is
unknown and probably low. Sulfite sensitivity is seen more frequently
in asthmatic than
in non-asthmatic people.
Since this product contains no sunscreen, an effective broad spectru