Manufacturer: Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Hydroquinone(2% w/w)
Eslite 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.
Eslite Cream has a few potential side effects but not everyone will get them. These may include dry skin, itching, skin burn, skin peeling, and skin redness. Serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare but let your doctor know if you’re bothered by side effects or they do not go away. Make sure you read the instructions that come with your medicine. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of accidental contact, you should rinse your eyes thoroughly with water.
You can start applying Eslite Cream to a small portion of unbroken skin or near the pigmented area for a period of several days for checking an allergic reaction. You should discontinue it if itching, excessive inflammation, or swelling occurs. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. If no improvement is seen after two months of treatment, the use of this product should be discontinued.
Eslite Cream is a skin lightening medication.
The major metabolism of hydroquinone is to the sulfate and, at higher exposure, glucuronide conjugates. Oxidation to 1,4-benzoquinone results in a reactive metabolite, that may form mono- or polyglutathione 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 Eslite
Erythema (skin redness)
Dryness and fissuring of paranasal and infraorbital areas
Stinging sensation
Allergic reaction or hypersensitivity hydroquinone.
Sun exposure.
The use of this drug requires caution with other medications that cause photosensitivity.
Eslite 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
Eslite 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 is a topical brightening agent used for the treatment of skin disorders associated with hyperpigmentation including melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, sunspots, freckles, acne scars, or age spots.
Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug- Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney or liver problems, eczema and asthma, inform your physician before using HYDROQUINONE.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Eslite 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.
Eslite 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 Eslite Cream safe to use on face?
Eslite 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 Eslite Cream and consult your doctor. Excessive use of the medication may cause redness, peeling, or discomfort.
Q. Does Eslite Cream permanently lighten skin?
No, it does not lighten the skin permanently. If melasma occurs on discontinuing Eslite Cream, talk to your doctor regarding the maintenance treatment of melasma.
Q. What should I avoid when using Eslite Cream cream?
You should avoid exposure to sunlight, use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing after treatment with Eslite 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 Eslite Cream.
Q. How should Eslite Cream be applied?
Eslite 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 Eslite Cream to the affected skin areas. Include about half an inch of normal skin surrounding the affected area. Gently rub Eslite Cream evenly into your skin. Do not apply it near the corners of your mouth, nose, eyes, or open wounds.
