Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Hydroquinonone
Drug Class
Skin Conditions
Chemical Class
Quinol
What is Safoquin?
Uses
Hydroquinone topical (for the skin) is used to lighten areas of darkened skin such as freckles, age spots, melasma (sun damage), or chloa...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Quinol
It belongs to Quinol. It belongs to Dermatological Products pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Hydroquinone is 110.10.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Topical
2 to 4 — 12 hourly
APPLY 2-3 times or as prescribed by the physician.
Safety Alerts
Skin affected by prickly heat, depilatory application or is otherwise irritated
Do not use near eyes or open cuts
Important Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Hydroquinone topical may cause serious side effects. Stop using hydroquinone topical and call your doctor at once if you have: severe skin rednessburningor stingingsevere skin drynesscrackingor bleedingblisters or oozingor blue or black discoloration of the skin (especially if you are Hispanic or African-American). Common side effects of hydroquinone topical may include: mild burning or stinging of treated skinor mild itchingredness
Drug Interactions
Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products .
Storage
Soln, Cream , Gel Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 99.07
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 99.07 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 99.07
ServaidRs 53.2
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Hydroquinonone, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
DERMOQUIN
2 % 20 G
Rs 114.81Rs 114.81/unit
WILSONS PHARMACEUTICALS
Dermoquin
Rs 75.61
WILSONS PHARMACEUTICALS
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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