Last update Oct. 20, 2016
Likely Compatibility
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Hydroquinone is also known as
Hydroquinone in other languages or writings:
Hydroquinone belongs to these groups or families:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Hydroquinone in its composition:
Variable | Value | Unit |
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Oral Bioavail. | Dermat: 45 ± 11 | % |
Molecular weight | 110 | daltons |
Tmax | 4 | hours |
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Benzene derivative which is topically used with creams and solutions (2-4%) as a bleaching agent for several skin disorders associated to hyper-pigmentation.
In industry it is used as photographic developer. TLV or threshold limit value which means maximum exposure limit for workers is 2 mg / m3 (Flickinger 1976).
At latest update relevant published data were not found on excretion into breast milk.
It is well absorbed through the skin, both when used as a therapeutic agent (Bucks 1998, Wester 1998, Westerhof 2005, Andersen 2010, Bozzo 2011) or industrial use (Barber 1995, McGregor 2007), however, a significant excretion into breastmilk is not likely for their lack of fat solubility.
There is controversy and doubt about a possible mutagenic and carcinogenic effect (Kooyers 2004, FDA 2006, Levitt 2007, Andersen 2010), so it does not seem wise a chronic or continued use while breastfeeding.
Do not apply it on the breast to prevent ingestion by the infant; otherwise, do it just after a meal and clean the nipple thoroughly with water before the next feed.
Do not apply it over large areas or on long-term treatments to avoid an excessive systemic absorption.