Manufacturer: Adonis Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Hydroquinone(5% w/w)
Adoclear HQ Cream is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as some side effects may be increased.
Hydroquinone produces reversible lightening of the skin by interfering with melanin production by the melanocytes. Specifically, inhibition of the enzymatic conversion of tyrosine to DOPA (dihydroxyphenylalanine) results in the desired chemical reduction of pigment.
Hydroquinone is absorbed through the skin and metabolized primarily to sulfate and glucuronide conjugates, which are excreted in the urine. Additional metabolites include benzoquinone, multiple glutathione conjugates, and N-acetyl cysteine conjugates.
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 Adoclear
Erythema (skin redness)
Dry skin
Skin burn
Skin peeling
Itching
Allergic reaction or hypersensitivity hydroquinone.
Sun exposure.
The use of this drug requires caution with other medications that cause photosensitivity.
Adoclear HQ 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.
No interaction found/established
Adoclear HQ Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
HYDROQUINONE USP, 4% SKIN BLEACHING CREAM is indicated for the gradual bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, senile lentigines, and other unwanted areas of melanin hyperpigmentation.
Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Adoclear HQ Cream, apply 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Adoclear HQ 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.
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.
Q. Is Adoclear HQ Cream safe to use on face?
Adoclear HQ Cream should be used exactly as directed by your doctor. You should apply it away from the eyes, nose, corners of the mouth, or open wounds because these areas are more prone to irritation. If local irritation persists or becomes severe, discontinue Adoclear HQ Cream and consult your doctor. Excessive use of the medication may cause redness, peeling, or discomfort.
Q. Does Adoclear HQ Cream permanently lighten skin?
No, it does not lighten the skin permanently. If melasma occurs on discontinuing Adoclear HQ Cream, talk to your doctor regarding the maintenance treatment of melasma.
Q. What should I avoid when using Adoclear HQ Cream cream?
You should avoid exposure to sunlight, use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing after treatment with Adoclear HQ Cream cream. Even a small amount of sunlight can worsen melasma. Females should avoid the use of birth control methods that contain hormones such as oral birth control pills as these methods can worsen your melasma. Talk to your doctor about other birth control options. Be careful as hot and cold weather may irritate the skin treated with Adoclear HQ Cream.
Q. How should Adoclear HQ Cream be applied?
Adoclear HQ Cream should be applied once a day, before bedtime. The area to be treated should be thoroughly washed with water. Apply a thin layer of Adoclear HQ Cream to the affected skin areas. Include about half an inch of normal skin surrounding the affected area. Gently rub Adoclear HQ Cream evenly into your skin. Do not apply it near the corners of your mouth, nose, eyes, or open wounds.
Q. Can I apply moisturizer over Adoclear HQ Cream?
Adoclear HQ Cream is applied generally at bedtime. You may use moisturizers and cosmetics during the day when you are not using Adoclear HQ Cream.
Q. Is Adoclear HQ Cream bad for the skin?
Adoclear HQ Cream may cause blue-black darkening of the skin. If this occurs, you should immediately stop Adoclear HQ Cream and consult your doctor. In some cases, it may also cause mild to moderate irritation such as skin reddening, peeling, mild burning sensation, dryness, and itching at the site of application. But this is usually tolerable and may disappear with time.
