warnings
A . Caution: Hydroquinone is a skin-bleaching agent, which may produce unwanted cosmetic effects if not used as directed. The physician should be familiar with the contents of this insert before prescribing or dispensing this medication. B . Test for skin sensitivity before using Hydroquinone Cream by applying a small amount to an unbroken patch of skin and check in 24 hours. Minor redness is not a contraindication, but where there is itching or vesicle formation or excessive inflammatory response, further treatment is not advised. Close patient supervision is recommended. Contact with the eyes should be aVoided. In case of accidental contact, patient should rinse eyes thoroughly with water and contact physician. A bitter taste and anesthetic effect may occur if applied to lips. Keep out of reach of children. If no bleaching or lightening effect is noted after 4-6 months of treatment use, Hydroquinone Cream should be discontinued. This product is formulated for use as a skinbleaching agent and should not be used for the prevention of sunburn. C . Sunscreen use is an essential aspect of the Hydroquinone therapy because even minimal sunlight exposure sustains melanocytic activity. After clearing and during maintenance therapy, sun exposure should be avoided on bleached skin by application of a sunscreen or sunblock agent, or protective clothing to prevent repigmentation. There are no sunblocking or sunscreen agents in SLEDGEHAMMER and since minimal sunlight exposure may reverse the bleaching effect of this preparation, it should be used only at night or on areas of the body covered by protective clothing. During the daytime, sunblocking or broad-spectrum sunscreen preparations or protective clothing should be used to prevent the bleached areas from repigmentation. D . Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, call a physician or a poison control center immediately. E . Warning: SLEDGEHAMMER may cause serious allergic-type reactions in certain susceptible persons, such as hives, itching, wheezing, anaphylaxiz, and severe asthma attacks. Discontinue use immediately and contact your physician.