Hqn 3% Cream

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	No
Marketer	Nidus Pharma Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Hydroquinone (3% w/w)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Hydroquinone Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Action Class	Anti Pigmentation & Skin lightening agent
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	437

FAQ

How should Hqn 3% be applied?

Hqn 3% should be applied once a day, before bedtime. The area to be treated should be thoroughly washed with water. Apply a thin layer of Hqn 3% to the affected skin areas. Include about half an inch of normal skin surrounding the affected area. Gently rub Hqn 3% evenly into your skin. Do not apply it near the corners of your mouth, nose, eyes, or open wounds.

What should I avoid when using Hqn 3% cream?

You should avoid exposure to sunlight, use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing after treatment with Hqn 3% 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 Hqn 3%.

Is Hqn 3% bad for the skin?

Hqn 3% may cause blue-black darkening of the skin. If this occurs, you should immediately stop Hqn 3% 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.

Can I apply moisturizer over Hqn 3%?

Hqn 3% is applied generally at bedtime. You may use moisturizers and cosmetics during the day when you are not using Hqn 3%.

Does Hqn 3% permanently lighten skin?

No, it does not lighten the skin permanently. If melasma occurs on discontinuing Hqn 3%, talk to your doctor regarding the maintenance treatment of melasma.

Is Hqn 3% safe to use on face?

Hqn 3% 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 Hqn 3% and consult your doctor. Excessive use of the medication may cause redness, peeling, or discomfort.

What if you forget to take Hqn Cream?

If you miss a dose of Hqn 3%, 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.

Hqn 3% Cream Reviews

Hqn 3% is used in the treatment of melasma. It is a skin-lightening medicine that lightens the darkened skin patches and spots(hyperpigmentation). It reduces the amount of skin-darkening pigment called melanin in the skin. It helps in reversible depigmentation of the skin.

Hqn 3% 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.

Hqn 3% 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 Hqn 3% 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.

How Hqn 3% Cream Works

Hqn 3% is a skin lightening medication.

How to Use Hqn 3% Cream

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.

Benefits of Hqn 3% Cream

In Melasma: Melasma is a common skin problem that causes dark, discolored patches on your skin. It is more commonly seen in females than males. Hqn 3% helps to lighten these dark patches of the skin usually caused by pregnancy, birth control pills, hormone medicine, or injury to the skin. It effectively blocks that process in the skin that leads to discoloration. Hqn 3% also reduces any redness, rash, pain, or itchiness that may be caused by this condition. This improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. You should always use it as prescribed and only apply the amount you have been told to. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.

Uses of Hqn 3% Cream

Melasma

Hqn 3% Cream Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Hqn 3% is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Hqn 3% 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.

Quick Tips

Apply it as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor with regular follow-up.
Avoid getting it in your eyes or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
Hqn 3% helps in lightening of hyperpigmented skin.
Apply a very small amount of cream to check an allergic reaction. Continue with the treatment if no allergic reaction occurs in 24 hours.
Apply a thin film to and around the affected area/lesion.
It should always be used along with sun-avoidance measures, like using sunscreens (UV-A and UV-B protective) and wearing protective clothing.
Do not apply on broken or infected areas of skin. Discontinue use if you experience irritation or allergy and consult your doctor.

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