Hydroquinone Cream

Hydroquinone


Apnar Pharma Lp
Human Prescription Drug
NDC 24689-101
Hydroquinone Cream also known as Hydroquinone is a human prescription drug labeled by 'Apnar Pharma Lp'. National Drug Code (NDC) number for Hydroquinone Cream is 24689-101. This drug is available in dosage form of Cream. The names of the active, medicinal ingredients in Hydroquinone Cream drug includes Hydroquinone - 40 mg/g . The currest status of Hydroquinone Cream drug is Active.

Drug Information:

Drug NDC: 24689-101
The labeler code and product code segments of the National Drug Code number, separated by a hyphen. Asterisks are no longer used or included within the product code segment to indicate certain configurations of the NDC.
Proprietary Name: Hydroquinone Cream
Also known as the trade name. It is the name of the product chosen by the labeler.
Product Type: Human Prescription Drug
Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human OTC Drug. This data element corresponds to the “Document Type” of the SPL submission for the listing.
Non Proprietary Name: Hydroquinone
Also known as the generic name, this is usually the active ingredient(s) of the product.
Labeler Name: Apnar Pharma Lp
Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the ProductNDC.
Dosage Form: Cream
The translation of the DosageForm Code submitted by the firm. There is no standard, but values may include terms like `tablet` or `solution for injection`.The complete list of codes and translations can be found www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
Status: Active
FDA does not review and approve unfinished products. Therefore, all products in this file are considered unapproved.
Substance Name:HYDROQUINONE - 40 mg/g
This is the active ingredient list. Each ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
Route Details:TOPICAL
The translation of the Route Code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.

Marketing Information:

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Marketing Category: UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER
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Marketing Start Date: 01 Nov, 2021
This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
Marketing End Date: 21 Jun, 2026
This is the date the product will no longer be available on the market. If a product is no longer being manufactured, in most cases, the FDA recommends firms use the expiration date of the last lot produced as the EndMarketingDate, to reflect the potential for drug product to remain available after manufacturing has ceased. Products that are the subject of ongoing manufacturing will not ordinarily have any EndMarketingDate. Products with a value in the EndMarketingDate will be removed from the NDC Directory when the EndMarketingDate is reached.
Listing Expiration Date: 31 Dec, 2023
This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the firm.

OpenFDA Information:

An openfda section: An annotation with additional product identifiers, such as NUII and UPC, of the drug product, if available.
Manufacturer Name:APNAR PHARMA LP
Name of manufacturer or company that makes this drug product, corresponding to the labeler code segment of the NDC.
RxCUI:197795
The RxNorm Concept Unique Identifier. RxCUI is a unique number that describes a semantic concept about the drug product, including its ingredients, strength, and dose forms.
Original Packager:Yes
Whether or not the drug has been repackaged for distribution.
UPC:0324689101019
UPC stands for Universal Product Code.
NUI:N0000175851
N0000175854
N0000175850
Unique identifier applied to a drug concept within the National Drug File Reference Terminology (NDF-RT).
UNII:XV74C1N1AE
Unique Ingredient Identifier, which is a non-proprietary, free, unique, unambiguous, non-semantic, alphanumeric identifier based on a substance’s molecular structure and/or descriptive information.
Pharmacologic Class MOA:Melanin Synthesis Inhibitors [MoA]
Mechanism of action of the drug—molecular, subcellular, or cellular functional activity—of the drug’s established pharmacologic class. Takes the form of the mechanism of action, followed by `[MoA]` (such as `Calcium Channel Antagonists [MoA]` or `Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Blocking Activity [MoA]`.
Pharmacologic Class EPC:Melanin Synthesis Inhibitor [EPC]
Established pharmacologic class associated with an approved indication of an active moiety (generic drug) that the FDA has determined to be scientifically valid and clinically meaningful. Takes the form of the pharmacologic class, followed by `[EPC]` (such as `Thiazide Diuretic [EPC]` or `Tumor Necrosis Factor Blocker [EPC]`.
Pharmacologic Class PE:Depigmenting Activity [PE]
Physiologic effect or pharmacodynamic effect—tissue, organ, or organ system level functional activity—of the drug’s established pharmacologic class. Takes the form of the effect, followed by `[PE]` (such as `Increased Diuresis [PE]` or `Decreased Cytokine Activity [PE]`.
Pharmacologic Class:Depigmenting Activity [PE]
Melanin Synthesis Inhibitor [EPC]
Melanin Synthesis Inhibitors [MoA]
These are the reported pharmacological class categories corresponding to the SubstanceNames listed above.

Packaging Information:

Package NDCDescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End DateSample Available
24689-101-011 TUBE in 1 CARTON (24689-101-01) / 28.35 g in 1 TUBE01 Nov, 2021N/ANo
Package NDC number, known as the NDC, identifies the labeler, product, and trade package size. The first segment, the labeler code, is assigned by the FDA. Description tells the size and type of packaging in sentence form. Multilevel packages will have the descriptions concatenated together.

Product Elements:

Hydroquinone cream hydroquinone sodium metabisulfite glyceryl monostearate propylene glycol monostearate polyoxyl 40 stearate propylene glycol propylparaben squalane stearic acid hydroquinone hydroquinone mineral oil water

Indications and Usage:

Hydroquinone usp, 4% skin bleaching cream is indicated for the gradual bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, senile lentigines, and other unwanted areas of melanin hyperpigmentation.

Warnings:

Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people. the overall prevalence of sulfite sensitivity in the general population is unknown and probably low. sulfite sensitivity is seen more frequently in asthmatic than in non-asthmatic people. since this product contains no sunscreen, an effective broad spectrum sun blocking agent should be used and unnecessary solar exposure avoided, or protective clothing should be worn to cover bleached skin in order to prevent repigmentation from occurring. hydroquinone may produce exogenous ochronosis, a gradual blue-black darkening of the skin. if this condition occurs, discontinue treatment and consult your physician. the majority of patients developing this condition are black, but it may also occur in caucasians and hispanics.

Dosage and Administration:

Hydroquinone usp, 4% skin bleaching cream should be applied to affected areas and rubbed in well twice daily, in the morning and before bedtime, or as directed by a physician. if no improvement is seen after 2 months of treatment, use of this product should be discontinued. there is no recommended dosage for pediatric patients under 12 years of age except under the advice and supervision of a physician.

Contraindications:

Prior history of sensitivity or allergic reaction to hydroquinone or to any of the ingredients of the product. the safety of topical hydroquinone use during pregnancy or for children (12 years and under) has not been established.

Adverse Reactions:

The following adverse reactions have been reported: dryness and fissuring of paranasal and infraorbital areas, erythema, and stinging. occasional hypersensitivity (localized contact dermatitis) may develop. if this occurs, the medication should be discontinued and the physician notified immediately.

Overdosage:

There have been no systemic reactions reported from the use of topical hydroquinone. however, treatment should be limited to relatively small areas of the body at one time, since some patients experience a transient skin reddening and a mild burning sensation which does not preclude treatment.

Description:

Each gram of hydroquinone usp, 4% skin bleaching cream contains 40 mg hydroquinone, in a cream base of glyceryl monostearate, mineral oil, peg-25 propylene glycol stearate, polyoxl-40 stearate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium metabisulfite, squalane and stearic acid. chemically, hydroquinone is c6h6o2 and has a molecular weight of 110.11. the chemical name is 1,4 dihydroxybenzene, and the structural formula of hydroquinone is: hydroquinone structure

Clinical Pharmacology:

Topical application of hydroquinone produces a reversible depigmentation of the skin by inhibition of the enzymatic oxidation of tyrosine to 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) (denton, c. et al., 1952) 1 and suppression of other melanocyte metabolic processes (jimbow, k. et al., 1974) 2 . exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light will cause repigmentation of bleached areas (parrish, j.a. et al., 1978) 3 .

How Supplied:

Hydroquinone usp, 4% skin bleaching cream is available in a 1 oz (28.35 g) tube with (ndc 24689-101-01). store at 20°c-25°c (68°f-77°f) [see usp controlled room temperature]. all prescription substitutions and/or recommendations using this product shall be made subject to state and federal statutes as applicable. please note: this is not an orange book product and has not been subjected to fda therapeutic or other equivalency testing. no representation is made as to generic status or bioequivalency. each person recommending a prescription substitution using this product shall make such recommendation based on his/her professional knowledge and opinion, upon evaluating the active ingredients, inactive ingredients, excipients and chemical information provided herein. manufactured for: apnar pharma lp 4820 lanier road, chino, ca, usa 91710 rev.08/21

Package Label Principal Display Panel:

Principal display panel - 28.35 g tube carton ndc 24689-101-01 rx only hydroquinone usp, 4% skin bleaching cream apnar pharma lp net wt 1 oz (28.35g) hydroquinone cream_ carton


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