Xiar HC
Xiar HC Products are primarily used for
Melasma
About Xiar HC Products
Uses of Xiar HC Products
Hydroquinone is used in the treatment of melasma.
Xiar HC Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Xiar HC are Erythema (skin redness), Dryness and fissuring of paranasal and infraorbital areas, Stinging sensation.
How Xiar HC Products work
Hydroquinone is a skin lightening medication.
Patient Concerns about Xiar HC Products
Frequently asked questions about Xiar HC Products
Frequently asked questions about Hydroquinone
Q. Is Xiar HC Ointment safe to use on face?
Xiar HC Ointment 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 Xiar HC Ointment and consult your doctor. Excessive use of the medication may cause redness, peeling, or discomfort.
Q. Does Xiar HC Ointment permanently lighten skin?
No, it does not lighten the skin permanently. If melasma occurs on discontinuing Xiar HC Ointment, talk to your doctor regarding the maintenance treatment of melasma.
Q. What should I avoid when using Xiar HC Ointment cream?
You should avoid exposure to sunlight, use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing after treatment with Xiar HC Ointment 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 Xiar HC Ointment.
Q. How should Xiar HC Ointment be applied?
Xiar HC Ointment should be applied once a day, before bedtime. The area to be treated should be thoroughly washed with water. Apply a thin layer of Xiar HC Ointment to the affected skin areas. Include about half an inch of normal skin surrounding the affected area. Gently rub Xiar HC Ointment 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 Xiar HC Ointment?
Xiar HC Ointment is applied generally at bedtime. You may use moisturizers and cosmetics during the day when you are not using Xiar HC Ointment.
Q. Is Xiar HC Ointment bad for the skin?
Xiar HC Ointment may cause blue-black darkening of the skin. If this occurs, you should immediately stop Xiar HC Ointment 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.
Products for Xiar HC
Xiar HC Ointment
tube of 20 gm Ointment
MRP
₹71.9
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