Usual Adult Dose for Dermatological Disorders
Apply to affected areas 2 times a day in the morning and at bedtime or as directed; if no improvement is seen after 2 months of therapy, discontinue use
Comments:
Use: For the gradual bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, senile lentigines, and other unwanted areas of melanin hyperpigmentation
Usual Pediatric Dose for Dermatological Disorders
12 years and older:
Apply to affected areas 2 times a day in the morning and at bedtime or as directed; if no improvement is seen after 2 months of therapy, discontinue use
Comments:
Use: For the gradual bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, senile lentigines, and other unwanted areas of melanin hyperpigmentation
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Hypersensitivity to the active component or any of the ingredients
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- Test for skin sensitivity before using by applying a small amount to an unbroken patch of skin; check within 24 hours.
- Minor redness is not a contraindication, but where there is itching or vesicle formation or excessive inflammatory response further therapy is not advised. Close patient supervision is recommended.
Storage requirements:
- Store at 20C to 25C (68F to 77F); excursions permitted to 15C to 30C (59F to 86F).
General:
- This drug is a skin bleaching agent which may produce unwanted cosmetic effects if not used as directed.
