Claripel Plus
Claripel Plus Products are primarily used for
Melasma
About Claripel Plus Products
Uses of Claripel Plus Products
Hydroquinone is used in the treatment of melasma.
Claripel Plus Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Claripel Plus are Erythema (skin redness), Dryness and fissuring of paranasal and infraorbital areas, Stinging sensation.
How Claripel Plus Products work
Hydroquinone is a skin lightening medication.
Patient Concerns about Claripel Plus Products
Frequently asked questions about Claripel Plus Products
Frequently asked questions about Hydroquinone
Q. Is Claripel Plus 2% Cream safe to use on face?
Claripel Plus 2% 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 Claripel Plus 2% Cream and consult your doctor. Excessive use of the medication may cause redness, peeling, or discomfort.
Q. Does Claripel Plus 2% Cream permanently lighten skin?
No, it does not lighten the skin permanently. If melasma occurs on discontinuing Claripel Plus 2% Cream, talk to your doctor regarding the maintenance treatment of melasma.
Q. What should I avoid when using Claripel Plus 2% Cream cream?
You should avoid exposure to sunlight, use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing after treatment with Claripel Plus 2% 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 your melasma. Talk to your doctor about other birth control options. Be careful as hot and cold weather may irritate the skin treated with Claripel Plus 2% Cream.
Q. How should Claripel Plus 2% Cream be applied?
Claripel Plus 2% 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 Claripel Plus 2% Cream to the affected skin areas. Include about half an inch of normal skin surrounding the affected area. Gently rub Claripel Plus 2% Cream evenly into your skin. Do not apply it near the corners of your mouth, nose, eyes, or open wounds.
Q. Can I apply moisturizer over Claripel Plus 2% Cream?
Claripel Plus 2% Cream is applied generally at bedtime. You may use moisturizers and cosmetics during the day when you are not using Claripel Plus 2% Cream.
Q. Is Claripel Plus 2% Cream bad for the skin?
Claripel Plus 2% Cream may cause blue-black darkening of the skin. If this occurs, you should immediately stop Claripel Plus 2% 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.