warnings
Warnings for external use only avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. In case of contact, rinse thoroughly with water a mild transient stinging or minor redness may occur in people with sensitive skin hydroquinone is a skin bleaching agent which may produce unwanted cosmetic effects if not used as directed apply only to small skin surface areas and limit treatment to relatively small skin surface areas of the body at one time to be used only on the advice of a physician. The physician should be familiar with the information on this label (in this insert) before prescribing or dispensing this product. Close patient supervision is recommended. use only as directed do not apply over sunbum or broken skin in case of accidental ingestion, seek medical assistance or contact Poison Control Center immediately a bitter taste and anesthetic effect may occur If applied to lips Test for sensitivity : To test tor sensitivity, apply to an area of approximately 1 cm of unbroken skin on the inside of the arm. If no irritation occurs within 24 hours, begin treatment for up to 12 weeks. wash your hand thoroughly after applying hydroquinone unless your hands are the treated area Note : Slight darkening of the product is normal when exposed to air and does not affect its potency. (When this happens, extract a tiny amount of product, clean with a cotton swab and discard prior to use.) If entire content becomes brown, discontriue use and consult a physician. keep out of the reach of children