Claripel Top
Generic Name: HYDROQUINONE/AVOBENZONE - TOPICAL
Pronounced: (hi-dro-KWIN-own/avoh-BEN-zone)
Claripel Top Uses
Hydroquinone is used to lighten the dark patches of skin
(also called hyperpigmentation, melasma, "liver spots," "age spots," freckles)
caused by pregnancy, birth control pills, hormone medicine, or injury to the
skin. This product also contains sunscreens, including avobenzone, to help
prevent spots from returning due to sunlight or ultraviolet light
exposure.
This medicine works by blocking the process in the skin
that leads to discoloration.
How To Use Claripel Top
Before using, apply a small amount of this medicine to an
area of unbroken skin, and check the area within 24 hours for any serious side
effects. If the test area is itching, red, puffy, or blistering, do not use
this product and contact your doctor. If there is just mild redness, then
treatment with this product may begin.
Apply this medication to the affected areas of skin,
usually twice daily or as directed by your doctor. This medication is for use
on the skin only. If it is used incorrectly, unwanted skin lightening may
occur. Avoid getting this product in your eyes or on the inside of your nose or
mouth. If you do get this medication in those areas, flush with plenty of
water.
This medication may make the treated areas of skin more
sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and
sunlamps, and wear protective clothing on the treated areas of skin when
outdoors. This product contains a sunscreen, but it should not be used as a
sunscreen for other skin that is not being treated for discoloration. Instead,
apply a separate sunscreen of SPF 15 or greater to your normal
skin.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from
it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day.
Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens
after 2 months.
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