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Brand Names: Aclaro, Aclaro PD, Alera, Alphaquin HP, Alustra, Claripel, Eldopaque, Eldopaque Forte, Eldoquin, Eldoquin Forte, EpiQuin Micro, Esoterica, Esoterica with Sunscreen, Glyquin, Glyquin-XM, Hydroquinone and Sunscreen, Lustra, Lustra-AF, Lustra-Ultra, Melpaque HP, Melquin HP, Melquin-3, Nuquin HP, Solaquin, Solaquin Forte

Generic Name: hydroquinone topical (Pronunciation: HYE droe KWIN one)

• What is hydroquinone topical (Melquin-3 Topical Solution)?
• What are the possible side effects of hydroquinone topical?
• What is the most important information I should know about hydroquinone topical?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using hydroquinone topical?
• How should I use hydroquinone topical?
• What happens if I miss a dose?
• What happens if I overdose?
• What should I avoid while using hydroquinone topical?
• What other drugs will affect hydroquinone topical?
• Where can I get more information?

What is hydroquinone topical (Melquin-3 Topical Solution)?

Hydroquinone decreases the formation of melanin in the skin. Melanin is the pigment in skin that gives it a brown color.

Hydroquinone topical is used to lighten areas of darkened skin such as freckles, age spots, chloasma, and melasma.

Hydroquinone topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of hydroquinone topical?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using hydroquinone topical and call your doctor if you have severe burning, stinging, or other irritation of your skin after apply the medication.

Less serious side effects may include mild burning, stinging, itching, redness, or irritation of treated skin.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about hydroquinone topical?

Before using hydroquinone topical, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have liver or kidney disease.

Do not use hydroquinone topical on skin that is sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated, or on an open wound. It could make these conditions worse. Wait until these conditions have healed before applying hydroquinone topical.

Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water.

Avoid using skin products that can cause irritation, such as harsh soaps, shampoos, or skin cleansers, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, hair removers or waxes, or skin products with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime. Do not use other medicated skin products unless your doctor has told you to.

Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Hydroquinone topical can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.