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HYDROQUINONE CREAM W/SUNBLOCK (MELPAQUE HP) 0.04 30GM

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58980-0473-10 STRATUS PHARMACEUTICALS 28 4% NA
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Description
DESCRIPTION Each gram of MELPAQUE ® HP 4% CREAM contains ACTIVE: 40mg of Hydroquinone USP in a tinted sunblocking cream base of INACTIVES: Edetate Disodium, Glyceryl Monostearate SE, Iron Oxides, Methyl Paraben, Mineral Oil, Polyoxyl (40) Stearate, Polyoxyethylene (25) Propylene Glycol Stearate, Potassium Sorbate, Propyl Paraben, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Metabisulfite, Squalene, Stearic Acid and Talc. Hydroquinone is 1, 4-Benzenediol, with a chemical formula of C6H6O2 and a molecular weight of 110.11. The structural formula is: C 6 H 6 O 2 Chemical Structure
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED MELPAQUE ® HP 4% CREAM (Hydroquinone, USP 4%) is supplied as follows: SIZE NDC NUMBER 1 oz tube (28.35 grams) 58980-473-10 STORAGE Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (between 59°F and 86°F). Brief exposure to temperatures up to 40°C (104°F) may be tolerated provided the mean kinetic temperature does not exceed 25°C (77°F); however, such exposure should be minimized. [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from freezing. If freezing occurs, warm to room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children.
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE MELPAQUE ® HP 4% CREAM is indicated for the gradual bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, senile lentigines and other undesired areas of melanin hyperpigmentation.
Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION MELPAQUE ® HP 4% CREAM should be applied to affected areas twice daily, in the morning and before bedtime, or as directed by a physician. Unnecessary solar exposure should be avoided. There is no recommended dosage for children under 12 years of age except under the advice and supervision of a physician. Keep container tightly closed. NOTE: Slight darkening of MELPAQUE ® HP 4% CREAM is normal and does not affect potency of the product.