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Spotclen Plus is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Hydroquinone is a topical depigmenting agent used in conditions with hyperpigmentation. It works by suppressing the metabolic processes of melanocytes. It also increases the excretion of melanin from melanocytes and stops more melanin from being produced. Octyldimethyl P-aminobenzoate is applied to the skin as a sunscreen. It helps prevent sunburn, but it is unlikely to prevent drug-related or other photosensitivity reactions linked to UVA light. Dioxybenzone (benzophenone-8) is an organic compound used in sunscreen to block UVB and short-wave UVA (ultraviolet) rays. It is a derivative of benzophenone and comes as a yellow powder with a melting point of 68 °C. It doesn't dissolve in water, but it is moderately soluble in ethanol and isopropanol. Benzophenones mainly absorb UV-B, but oxybenzone also absorbs well through UV-A II, so it can be considered a broad-spectrum absorber. When it is used in a formula, it significantly adds to the UV-B protection.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults should apply the Hydroquinone + Octyldimethyl + Dioxybenzone + Oxybenzone cream to the affected area and rub it in well, twice daily or as the physician directs. Most discolorations start to lighten after 3 or 4 weeks of treatment, though it may take longer. Once the skin has bleached as desired, use the cream only as needed to maintain the result.
After the hyperpigmentation has reduced, sunscreen agents and/or protective clothing should still be used on the bleached skin to prevent repigmentation.
Children: Safety and efficacy in paediatric patients below the age of 12 years have not been established.
Side Effects
No systemic side effects have been reported. Some people may get a local allergic reaction on the skin (contact dermatitis), and if that happens, stop using the medicine.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Hydroquinone is a skin bleaching agent, and it can cause unwanted cosmetic effects if it isn't used as directed. The physician should be familiar with the contents of this insert before prescribing or dispensing the medicine. Do a skin sensitivity test before use. Apply a small amount to an unbroken patch of skin and check it after 24 hours. Minor redness is not a contraindication. But if there is itching, vesicle formation or an excessive inflammatory response, further treatment is not advised. If no bleaching or lightening effect is seen after 2 months of treatment, the medicine should be discontinued. Avoid contact with the eyes and lips. Hydroquinone should not be applied to cut or abraded skin.
Contraindications
Hydroquinone shouldn't be used by anyone who has had a hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to hydroquinone before, or to any other ingredient in the preparation. It should also not be used on sunburned skin or together with a depilatory. It is not for children under 12 yr.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
No one knows yet whether hydroquinone can harm an unborn baby when it is applied to the skin of a pregnant woman, or whether it affects reproductive capacity. It is also not known how much of topical hydroquinone, if any, is absorbed into the body. For this reason, a pregnant woman should use it only when it is clearly indicated.
It is not known whether topical hydroquinone is absorbed or passes into human milk. A nursing mother should be careful when using it.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Store this sunblock below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Spotclen Plus 40 mg+80 mg+30 mg+20 mg
What is Spotclen Plus 40 mg+80 mg+30 mg+20 mg Cream?
Spotclen Plus 40 mg+80 mg+30 mg+20 mg Cream is a medicine that contains Hydroquinone + Octyldimethyl + Dioxybenzone + Oxybenzone. It is made by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Sunblock Preparation group of medicines.
What is Spotclen Plus used for?
Spotclen Plus is used for: Inflammation.
What are the side effects of Spotclen Plus?
No systemic side effects have been reported. Some people may get a local allergic reaction on the skin (contact dermatitis), and if that happens, stop using the medicine.
Can I take Spotclen Plus during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No one knows yet whether hydroquinone can harm an unborn baby when it is applied to the skin of a pregnant woman, or whether it affects reproductive capacity. It is also not known how much of topical hydroquinone, if any, is absorbed into the body. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Spotclen Plus?
Store this sunblock below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Spotclen Plus?
Some medicines can interact with Hydroquinone + Octyldimethyl + Dioxybenzone + Oxybenzone, for example: Hydroquinone. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Spotclen Plus?
Spotclen Plus is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.