Drug Name: ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE DESCRIPTION: HYDROQUINONE - TOPICAL (hi-dro-KWIN-own) COMMON ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE BRAND NAME(S): Eldoquin, Melanex, Nudit ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE SIDE EFFECTS: ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE may cause dry skin, burning, irritation, redness, cracking or peeling of the skin or a rash. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms continue or become worse. Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash or swelling in the area the medication is being applied. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. HOW TO USE ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE: ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE: ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE is for use on the skin only. Use carefully if applying to the face. Avoid contact with the eyes and mouth. Use as directed, usually twice a day. For best results, apply a small amount of medication on the skin to be treated. A thin layer is all that is needed. Rub in gently. Do not use on irritated or broken skin. ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE USES: ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE is used to temporarily fade dark skin spots such as freckles and "age spots". ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing illness, infections or allergies, especially to sulfites. ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE is found in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including the use of any skin products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE NOTES: If no effect is noticed after two months of treatment, notify your doctor. For best effects, avoid sun exposure. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing while outside. MISSED ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE DOSE: If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered; do not apply it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. ARTRA DRY SKIN TONE STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Discard unused medication after the expiration date noted on the container. |