Hydroquinone

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Mar 29, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Hydroquinone

Common Brands:

Tri-Luma (combination product containing fluocinolone acetonide, hydroquinone, and tretinoin)

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Skin lightening or depigmenting agent

Forms:

Cream

Administration:

By direct application to the affected areas of skin

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Melasma
  • Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
  • Chloasma
  • Solar lentigines
  • Freckles
  • Age spots

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Hydroquinone (Blanche) Drug Class

Hydroquinone (hai-drow-kwuh-nohn) belongs to a group of medications called depigmenting or skin lightening agents.

Hydroquinone (Blanche) Age Range

Hydroquinone is approved for use in adults.