Hydroquinone + Octyldimethyl + Dioxybenzone + Oxybenzone

Indications

Inflammation

Hydroquinone + Octyldimethyl + Dioxybenzone + Oxybenzone cream is used for the gradual bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, senile lentigines and other unwanted areas of melanin hyperpigmentation. It is also used to reduce hyperpigmentation caused by photosensitization, whether this is linked with inflammation or with the use of certain cosmetics.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

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.

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.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor 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 & Interactions

Side Effects

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