Indications
Depiquin is used for the gradual lightening of hyperpigmented skin conditions, including chloasma, melasma, freckles, age spots (senile lentigines), and other unwanted areas of excess melanin pigmentation. It is intended for night-time use only, as it contains no sun-blocking agents.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Hydroquinone is a topical skin-lightening agent. Applied to the skin, it produces a reversible lightening effect by blocking the enzymatic conversion of tyrosine to 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine and by slowing down the metabolic activity of melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Category C. No animal reproduction studies have been carried out with topical hydroquinone, and it is not known whether the topical form can harm a developing baby or affect fertility. How much hydroquinone is absorbed into the bloodstream after skin application, if any, is also unclear. For these reasons, topical hydroquinone should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
Nursing mothers: it is not known whether topical hydroquinone passes into breast milk. Nursing mothers should therefore use it with caution.
⚠️ 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.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.