Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream

Pronunciation: HYE-droe-KWIN-ane
Generic Name: Hydroquinone with Sunscreen
Brand Name: Examples include Esoterica Sunscreen Formula and Solaquin Forte

Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream is used for:

Lightening freckles, age spots, and other skin discolorations associated with pregnancy, skin trauma, birth control pills, or hormone replacement therapy. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream is a skin-bleaching agent. It works by blocking a reaction in the skin cells that produce melanin, which darkens the pigment of the skin. With less melanin available, the color of the skin fades.

Do NOT use Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream:

Some medical conditions may interact with Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have asthma

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream. Because little, if any, of Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Ask your health care provider if Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream:

Use Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Before using Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream for the first time, apply a small amount to an unbroken patch of skin and check in 24 hours for itching, blistering, or excessive redness or irritation. If these effects develop, contact your doctor and soon as possible and do not use Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream on other areas.


• Wash and completely dry the affected areas. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands immediately after using Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream, unless your hands are part of the treated area.


• If you miss a dose of Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream.

Important safety information:

• Protect your skin from the sun during and after the use of Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream. Limit sun exposure and wear protective clothing to cover the treated areas. Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream contains a sunscreen. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if the use of additional sunscreen is necessary.


• Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream is for external use only. Avoid getting Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream in your eyes, nose, or mouth, or on your lips. If you get Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream in your eyes, wash them out with water and contact your doctor. If you get Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream on your lips or in your nose or mouth, rinse with water.


• Do not use Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream on irritated or injured skin.


• If your symptoms do not improve within 2 months or if they get worse, check with your doctor.


• Do not use Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream over large areas of the body without checking with your doctor.


• Do not use Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream with products that contain hydrogen peroxide or benzoyl peroxide. This may cause a dark staining of your skin. The staining can be removed by stopping use of the peroxide and washing your skin with soap and water.


• Do not use Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream with other medicines containing resorcinol, phenol, or salicylic acid unless otherwise directed by your doctor.


• Some of these products contain sulfites. Sulfites may cause an allergic reaction in some patients (eg, asthma patients). If you have ever had an allergic reaction to sulfites, ask your pharmacist if your product has sulfites in it.


• Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dryness or cracking of the skin if applied around eyes or nose; minor redness or mild burning sensation at application site.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blistered skin or excessive redness, stinging, or irritation.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Hydroquinone with Sunscreen side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream:

Store Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Hydroquinone with Sunscreen Cream. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Prinivil

Generic Name: lisinopril (lyse IN oh pril)

Brand Names: Prinivil, Zestril

What is lisinopril?

Lisinopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.

Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.

Lisinopril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about lisinopril?

Do not use lisinopril if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of lisinopril. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking lisinopril, unless your doctor has told you to.

Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking lisinopril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medication.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking lisinopril?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to lisinopril or to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).

To make sure you can safely take lisinopril, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

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  kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);

  
  


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  liver disease;

  
  


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  heart disease or congestive heart failure;

  
  


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  diabetes; or

  
  


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  a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis.

  
  

FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use lisinopril if you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Lisinopril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. Use effective birth control while taking lisinopril. It is not known whether lisinopril passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take lisinopril?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Lisinopril can be taken with or without food.

Conditions that may cause very low blood pressure include: vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating, heart disease, dialysis, a low salt diet, or taking diuretics (water pills). Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested. Visit your doctor regularly.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using lisinopril. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

See also: Prinivil dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include feeling extremely dizzy or light-headed, or fainting.

What should I avoid while taking lisinopril?

Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of lisinopril. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking lisinopril, unless your doctor has told you to. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Lisinopril side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

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  feeling like you might pass out;

  
  


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  urinating less than usual or not at all;

  
  


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  swelling, rapid weight gain;

  
  


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  fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

  
  


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  tired feeling, muscle weakness, and pounding or uneven heartbeats;

  
  


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  chest pain; or

  
  


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  high potassium (slow heart rate, weak pulse, muscle weakness, tingly feeling);

  
  

Less serious side effects may include:

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  cough;

  
  


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  dizziness, drowsiness, headache;

  
  


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  depressed mood;

  
  


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  nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach; or

  
  


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  mild skin itching or rash.

  
  

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect lisinopril?

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

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  any other blood pressure medications;

  
  


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  gold injections to treat arthritis;

  
  


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  lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith);

  
  


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  a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor-Con;

  
  


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  salt substitutes that contain potassium;

  
  


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  insulin or diabetes medication you take by mouth;

  
  


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  aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Treximet), celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Arthrotec, Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren, Flector Patch, Pennsaid, Solareze), indomethacin (Indocin), meloxicam (Mobic), and others; or

  
  


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  a diuretic (water pill).

  
  

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with lisinopril. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about lisinopril.

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