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Hqn 3% Cream
Prescription Required
Uses of Hqn Cream
- Melasma
Side effects of Hqn Cream
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Hqn
- Dry skin
- Skin burn
- Skin peeling
- Skin redness
- Itching
How to use Hqn Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Hqn Cream works
Hqn 3% Cream is a skin lightening medication. It works by reducing the amount of a pigment (melanin) that causes darkening of skin. It does so by suppressing the activity of tyrosinase, the enzyme required to make melanin.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hqn 3% Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hqn 3% Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Hqn Cream?
If you miss a dose of Hqn 3% Cream, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips
- Hqn 3% Cream helps in lightening of hyperpigmented skin.
- It should always be used along with sun-avoidance measures, like using sunscreens (UV-A and UV-B protective) and wearing protective clothing.
- Apply a thin film to and around the affected area/lesion.
- Avoid getting it in your eyes or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
- Apply it as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor with regular follow-up.
- Apply a very small amount of cream to check an allergic reaction. Continue with the treatment if no allergic reaction occurs in 24 hours.
- Do not apply on broken or infected areas of skin. Discontinue use if you experience irritation or allergy and consult your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Hydroquinone
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Anti Pigmentation & Skin lightening agent
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Hqn 3% Cream safe/good for skin?
Yes. Hqn 3% Cream is used to bleach dark patches of skin. It is available as creams to be applied externally and is safe if used as directed, for the prescribed duration by your doctor. Occasionally it may cause side effects-red, sore, itchy, inflamed skin indicating an allergic reaction. Please contact your doctor immediately if you notice any such skin reactions
Is Hqn 3% Cream a steroid?
No.Hqn 3% Cream does not have a structure or effect similar to steroids
Is Hqn 3% Cream safe to use on face?
Yes.Hqn 3% Cream is used to bleach dark patches of skin and can be used on the face. It is available as creams to be applied externally and is safe if used as directed for the prescribed duration by your doctor. Please limit sun exposures and apply sunscreens or cover the treated area with protective clothing. Even minimal exposure to sun can reverse the bleaching effect of Hqn 3% Cream
Is Hqn 3% Cream banned in India?
No.Hqn 3% Cream is available and is not a banned drug in India
Is Hqn 3% Cream carcinogenic/does Hqn 3% Cream cause cancer?
Studies of Hqn 3% Cream in animals have indicated some evidences of cancer causing potential (carcinogenicity). However, the carcinogenic effects in human are not known
Is Hqn 3% Cream toxic?
No. Hqn 3% Cream is not toxic if used as directed, for the prescribed duration by your doctor. It is available as creams and meant for external use on the skin onl
Does Hqn 3% Cream lighten/bleach your skin?
Hqn 3% Cream bleaches/lightens dark patches of skin
Does Hqn 3% Cream lighten skin permanently?
It reduces the accumulation of skin pigment called melanin that causes darkening of skin. This effect of Hqn 3% Cream is reversible (reversible depigmentation) with time and exposure to sun and therefore not permanent
Does Hqn 3% Cream bleach clothes?
No. Hqn 3% Cream has no known effect on bleaching clothes
Does Hqn 3% Cream make skin darker?
Hqn 3% Cream may cause blue-black darkening of skin. This is not the normal effect of Hqn 3% Cream. Discontinue use and contact your doctor immediately if you notice darkening of skin upon use of Hqn 3% Cream
Does Hqn 3% Cream help acne?
No. Hqn 3% Cream is used to bleach or lighten dark patches of skin. It has no known effect in the treatment of acne
Does Hqn 3% Cream cause redness?
Occasionally Hqn 3% Cream may cause side effects – redness of skin, sore, itchy, inflamed skin indicating an allergic reaction. Please contact your doctor immediately if you notice any such skin reactions.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Robertson DB, Maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1055.
- Burkhart C, Morrell D, Goldsmith L. Dermatological Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1830.
- Ghosh S. Acne Variants and Scenarios. Sardana K, editor. In: Clinical Approach to Acne Vulgaris. 1st ed. New Delhi: CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd.; 2015. pp. 155.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 668-69.
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
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A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Hqn 3% Cream. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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