Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | HQ Lite Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | HQ Lite Cream is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred as ointments may expose the baby to harmful effects of HQ Lite Cream via licking. |
| Common Side Effect | Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Dry skin, Acne, Skin thinning. |
| How to Use | 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. |
| Driving | Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Your ability to drive or operate machinery might be impaired while you are taking HQ Lite Cream especially if you are feeling dizzy or have a severe headache. |
| Kidney | There is limited information available on the use of HQ Lite Cream in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | There is limited information available on the use of HQ Lite Cream in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | HQ Lite Cream is a combination of two medicines: Hydrocortisone Topical, Hydroquinone and Tretinoin Topical which treat melasma (dark spots on skin). Hydrocortisone Topical is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Hydroquinone is a skin lightening medicine. It reduces the amount of a skin pigment (melanin) that causes darkening of skin. Tretinoin Topical is a form of vitamin A that helps the skin to renew itself more quickly. |
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