Skin Bleaching-Sunscreen (Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream and Gel)

• It is used to lighten the skin where there are changes in color.

All products:

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take Skin Bleaching-Sunscreen. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• After stopping this medicine, some of the color change may come back.
• If you have a sulfite allergy, talk with your doctor.
• This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If Skin Bleaching-Sunscreen is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
• Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds. Use sunscreen and wear clothing and eyewear that protects you from the sun.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

Cream and gel with sunscreen:

• This medicine has a sunscreen in it. Check with your doctor to see if you need extra sunscreen.

Use Skin Bleaching-Sunscreen as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Do not take this medicine by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth and eyes (may burn).
• Wash your hands before and after use. Do not wash your hands after use if putting this on your hand.
• Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
• Put a thin layer on the affected part and rub in gently.
• Practice good skin care and avoid the sun.
• Do not use coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) unless told to do so by the doctor.
• Do not use on irritated skin.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not use 2 doses or extra doses.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Very bad skin irritation.
• Change in color of skin to blue-black.
• Itching.
• Blisters or sores.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Dry skin.
• Skin irritation.
• Redness.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.