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Hydrobact 4% Cream 20.0 gm in 1 tube

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Hydrobact 4% Cream is a product of Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd
Composition: Hydroquinone (4% w/w)

Pack of 20 gm

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All Details About Hydrobact 4% Cream

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Hydrobact 4% Cream

Description:

Hydrobact 4% Cream is used in the treatment of melasma. It is a skin-lightening medicine that lightens the darkened skin patches and spots(hyperpigmentation). It reduces the amount of skin-darkening pigment called melanin in the skin. It helps in reversible depigmentation of the skin.

Hydrobact 4% Cream is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need, as some side effects may be increased.


Hydrobact 4% Cream has a few potential side effects, but not everyone will get them. These may include dry skin, itching, skin burn, skin peeling, and skin redness. Earnest allergic reactions to this drug are rare, but let your doctor know if you’re bothered by side effects or if they do not go away. Make sure you read the instructions that come with your medicine. Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact, you should rinse your eyes thoroughly with water.


You can start applying Hydrobact 4% Cream to a small portion of unbroken skin or near the pigmented area for a period of several days for checking an allergic reaction. You should discontinue it if itching, excessive inflammation, or swelling occurs. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. If no improvement is seen after two months of treatment, the use of this product should be discontinued.

Uses:

  • Treatment of Melasma

Directions For Use:

This medicine is for external use only. Employ it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Immaculate and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Hydrobact

  • Stinging sensation
  • Erythema (skin redness)
  • Dryness and fissuring of paranasal and infraorbital areas

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Hydrobact 4% Cream during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hydrobact 4% Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

FAQs:

Is Hydrobact 4% Cream safe to use on the face?

Hydrobact 4% Cream should be used exactly as directed by your doctor. You should apply it away from the eyes, nose, corners of the mouth, or open wounds because these areas are more prone to irritation. If local irritation persists or becomes severe, discontinue Hydrobact 4% Cream and consult your doctor. Excessive use of the medication may cause redness, peeling, or discomfort.

Does Hydrobact 4% Cream permanently lighten skin?

No, it does not lighten the skin permanently. If melasma occurs on discontinuing Hydrobact 4% Cream, talk to your doctor regarding the maintenance treatment of melasma.

What should I avoid when using Hydrobact 4% Cream?

You should avoid exposure to sunlight, use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing after treatment with Hydrobact 4% Cream cream. Even a small amount of sunlight can worsen melasma. Females should avoid the use of birth control methods that contain hormones, such as oral birth control pills, as these methods can worsen their melasma. Communicate to your doctor about other birth control options. Be careful, as hot and cold weather may irritate the skin treated with Hydrobact 4% Cream.

How should Hydrobact 4% Cream be applied?

Hydrobact 4% Cream should be applied once a day, before bedtime. The area to be treated should be thoroughly washed with water. Apply a thin layer of Hydrobact 4% Cream to the affected skin areas. Include about half an inch of normal skin surrounding the affected area. Gently rub Hydrobact 4% Cream evenly into your skin. Do not apply it near the corners of your mouth, nose, eyes, or open wounds.

Can I apply moisturizer over Hydrobact 4% Cream?

Hydrobact 4% Cream is applied generally at bedtime. You may use moisturizers and cosmetics during the day when you are not using Hydrobact 4% Cream.

Is Hydrobact 4% Cream bad for the skin?

Hydrobact 4% Cream may cause blue-black darkening of the skin. If this occurs, you should immediately stop Hydrobact 4% Cream and consult your doctor. In some cases, it may also cause mild to moderate irritation, such as skin reddening, peeling, mild burning sensation, dryness, and itching at the site of application. But this is usually tolerable and may disappear with time.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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