Zestoquine Forte
Zestoquine Forte Products are primarily used for
Melasma
About Zestoquine Forte Products
Uses of Zestoquine Forte Products
Hydroquinone is used in the treatment of melasma.
Zestoquine Forte Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Zestoquine Forte are Erythema (skin redness), Dryness and fissuring of paranasal and infraorbital areas, Stinging sensation.
How Zestoquine Forte Products work
Hydroquinone is a skin lightening medication.
Patient Concerns about Zestoquine Forte Products
Frequently asked questions about Zestoquine Forte Products
Frequently asked questions about Hydroquinone
Q. Is Zestoquine Forte Cream safe to use on face?
Zestoquine Forte 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 Zestoquine Forte Cream and consult your doctor. Excessive use of the medication may cause redness, peeling, or discomfort.
Q. Does Zestoquine Forte Cream permanently lighten skin?
No, it does not lighten the skin permanently. If melasma occurs on discontinuing Zestoquine Forte Cream, talk to your doctor regarding the maintenance treatment of melasma.
Q. What should I avoid when using Zestoquine Forte Cream cream?
You should avoid exposure to sunlight, use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing after treatment with Zestoquine Forte 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 Zestoquine Forte Cream.
Q. How should Zestoquine Forte Cream be applied?
Zestoquine Forte 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 Zestoquine Forte Cream to the affected skin areas. Include about half an inch of normal skin surrounding the affected area. Gently rub Zestoquine Forte 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 Zestoquine Forte Cream?
Zestoquine Forte Cream is applied generally at bedtime. You may use moisturizers and cosmetics during the day when you are not using Zestoquine Forte Cream.
Q. Is Zestoquine Forte Cream bad for the skin?
Zestoquine Forte Cream may cause blue-black darkening of the skin. If this occurs, you should immediately stop Zestoquine Forte 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.
Products for Zestoquine Forte
Zestoquine Forte Cream
tube of 30 gm Cream
MRP
₹55
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