Hydroquinone
A depigmenting agent that lightens dark skin patches, melasma, freckles, and age spots by inhibiting melanin production.
🧴 Clinical Application
Apply a small amount to hyperpigmented skin at night. Use sunscreen strictly during the day.
⚠️ Side Effects
Mild skin irritation, dryness, redness, and sun sensitivity.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Limit continuous use to 2-3 months to avoid ochronosis (blue-black darkening). Avoid sun exposure.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Hydroquinone
Found 3 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Hydroquinone 2%, Mometasone 0.1% and Tretinoin 0.025% Cream
Hydroquinone, Tretinoin, and Fluocinolone Acetonide is the gold-standard Triple Combination Cream (Kligman's formula) for refractory melasma. Hydroquinone (2-4%) competitively inhibits tyrosinase, blocking melanin pigment synthesis; Tretinoin (0.05%) accelerates epidermal turnover and keratinocyte shedding, facilitating hydroquinone penetration and dispersing melanin; and Fluocinolone Acetonide (0.01%), a mild-to-moderate topical corticosteroid, suppresses melanocyte inflammation and counteracts the irritant dermatitis of hydroquinone and tretinoin. Indicated for the short-term moderate-to-severe melasma of the face.
Hydroquinone 2% , Tretinoin 0.05% and Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% Cream
Hydroquinone, Tretinoin, and Fluocinolone Acetonide is the gold-standard Triple Combination Cream (Kligman's formula) for refractory melasma. Hydroquinone (2-4%) competitively inhibits tyrosinase, blocking melanin pigment synthesis; Tretinoin (0.05%) accelerates epidermal turnover and keratinocyte shedding, facilitating hydroquinone penetration and dispersing melanin; and Fluocinolone Acetonide (0.01%), a mild-to-moderate topical corticosteroid, suppresses melanocyte inflammation and counteracts the irritant dermatitis of hydroquinone and tretinoin. Indicated for the short-term moderate-to-severe melasma of the face.
Hydroquinone 4% , Tretinoin 0.05% and Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% cream, 20g
Hydroquinone, Tretinoin, and Fluocinolone Acetonide is the gold-standard Triple Combination Cream (Kligman's formula) for refractory melasma. Hydroquinone (2-4%) competitively inhibits tyrosinase, blocking melanin pigment synthesis; Tretinoin (0.05%) accelerates epidermal turnover and keratinocyte shedding, facilitating hydroquinone penetration and dispersing melanin; and Fluocinolone Acetonide (0.01%), a mild-to-moderate topical corticosteroid, suppresses melanocyte inflammation and counteracts the irritant dermatitis of hydroquinone and tretinoin. Indicated for the short-term moderate-to-severe melasma of the face.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Hydroquinone.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone 2%, Mometasone 0.1% and Tretinoin 0.025% Cream | 20 gm | ₹27.23 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hydroquinone 2% , Tretinoin 0.05% and Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% Cream | 20g | Under Process | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hydroquinone 4% , Tretinoin 0.05% and Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% cream, 20g | 15g in Mono-carton | Under Process | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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