Pharmacotherapeutic group:
Eldoquin Cream contains the
active substance Hydroquinone.
This is used for reducing
hyperpigmentation of skin.
Hyperpigmentation refers to brown
skin spots which are caused by
an increase in the amount of
melanin pigment in the skin. It can
be hereditary, as in freckles, or
develop with increased age, as in
“old age spots”. It can be related
to pregnancy or from the use of
oral contraceptives, as in melasma
(also called the mask of pregnancy).
Hyperpigmentation usually develops
gradually and becomes markedly
more apparent after sun exposure
and tanning. Hyperpigmented skin
can be lightened by using a product
containing hydroquinone as its skin
bleaching agent. Hydroquinone
works by slowing down the
production of melanin pigment in
the skin. As less and less melanin
is produced the darkened skin
gradually fades to match normal
skin.
Therapeutic Indications:
Eldoquin Cream is used for the
gradual fading of dark areas in the
skin such as freckles, age & liver
spots, pigment in the skin that may
occur in pregnancy or from the use
of oral contraceptives.

Before you use Eldoquin Cream
Do not take Eldoquin Cream if
you have hypersensitivity to any
of the ingredients. Test for skin
sensitivity before using by applying
the product to an unbroken patch of
skin. If no redness or itching occurs
within 24 hours, begin treatment.
Lightening effect of hydroquinone
may not be noticeable when used
on very dark skin.
Taking other medicines, herbal

or dietary supplements: Please
tell your doctor or pharmacist if you
are taking or have recently taken
any other medicines, including
medicines obtained without a
prescription.
Taking Eldoquin Cream with food
and drink: No reports available,
but for more than 25 years of use
there were no reports of food
or drink-interaction with topical
hydroquinone.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding:
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist
for advice before taking any
medicine.
- Pregnancy Category C. Animal
reproduction studies have not
been conducted with topical
hydroquinone. It is also not
known whether hydroquinone
can cause fetal harm when used
topically on a pregnant woman
or affect reproductive capacity.
It is not known to what degree,
if any, topical hydroquinone is
absorbed systemically. Topical
hydroquinone should be used
in pregnant women only when
clearly indicated
- Nursing mothers. It is not known
whether topical hydroquinone is
absorbed or excreted in human
milk. Caution is advised when
topical hydroquinone is used by
a nursing mother.
Driving and using machines:
no reports available, but since
hydroquinone is topically applied it
is not expected to affect the ability to
drive or operate machines.
Important information about
some of the ingredients of
Eldoquin Cream
This product contains sodium
metabisulfite, a sulfite that may
cause serious allergic type
reactions (e.g. hives, itching,
wheezing, anaphylaxis, severe
asthma attacks) in certain
susceptible persons.

Always take Eldoquin Cream
exactly as your doctor has told you.
Adults: Apply a small amount as
a thin layer on the affected area
twice daily, or use as directed by a
doctor. Eldoquin Cream should be
rubbed into skin well. Make-up can
be applied after the treated area
has dried.
After desired bleaching, use only
as needed to maintain results. After
clearing and during maintenance
therapy, sun exposure should
be avoided on bleached skin by
application of a sunscreen or by
wearing protective clothing to
prevent darkening from recurring.
The duration of treatment
varies from person to person.
Hydroquinone should be applied
to the skin regularly – twice a day
– for at least one month before
skin bleaching usually is noticed.
Most patients see satisfying results
within two months. The earlier the
treatment is begun after skin spots
appear the more likelihood there
is of a satisfactory cosmetic result.
If no improvement is seen after 3
months of treatment, use of this
product should be discontinued.
Do not use on children under 12
years of age unless directed by a
doctor. Safety and effectiveness in
children below the age of 12 have not been established.
These products are formulated
for use as skin bleaching agents
and should not be used for the
prevention of sunburn.
If you take more Eldoquin Cream
than you should
Eldoquin Cream is intended for
topical application and not to be
taken by mouth. If you apply more
than you should, ask a doctor or a
pharmacist.
If you forget to take Eldoquin
Cream once, never try to make
up for the missed dose by taking a
double dose on the next day.
Keep this and all medication out of
the reach and sight of children.
If you have any further questions
on the use of this product, ask your
doctor or pharmacist

Like all medicines, Eldoquin Cream
can cause side effects, although not
everybody gets them.
No systemic adverse reactions
have been reported. Occasional
hypersensitivity (localized contact
dermatitis) may occur in which
case the medication should be
discontinued and the physician
notified immediately.
In case of accidental ingestion,
call a physician or a poison control
center immediately
If any of the side effects gets
serious, or if you notice any side
effects not listed in this leaflet,
please tell your doctor or your
pharmacist.

Keep out of the reach and sight
of children.
- Store below 30°C.
- Store in the original pack.
- This medicine may only be used
up to the date indicated with
“EXP” on the container. The
expiry date refers to the last day
of the month.
- Medicines should not be
disposed of via wastewater
or household waste. Ask your
pharmacist how to dispose of
medicines no longer required.
These measures will help to
protect the environment.