warnings
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. Test for skin sensitivity before using Hydroquinone Cream by applying asmall amount to an unbroken patch of skin and check in 24 hours. Minorredness is not a contraindication, but where there is itching or vesicleformation or excessive inflammatory response, further treatment is notadvised. Close patient supervision is recommended.Contact with the eyes should be avoided. In case of accidental contact, pa- tient 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 2 months oftreatment use, Hydroquinone Cream should be discontinued. This product isformulated for use as a skin bleaching agent and should not be used for the prevention of sunburn. Sunscreen use is an essential aspect of Hydroquinone therapy becauseeven minimal sunlight exposure sustains melanocytic activity. After clear-ing 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 sunscreening agents in COMPLEX HQ+ 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. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. In case of ac-cidental ingestion, call a physician or a poison control center immediately. Warning: Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause serious allergic type reactions (e.g. hives, itching, wheezing, anaphylaxis, severe asthma attacks) in certain susceptible persons.