General Information on Solaquin Forte
Solaquin Forte is used to treat darkened skin such as age spots, chloasma freckles, and melasma. The generic name of this drug is Hydroquinone tropical. The other brand names include Aclaro PD, Aclaro, Alphaquin HP, Alera, Claripel, Alustra, Eldopaque Forte, EpiQuin Micro, Esoterica, Eldopaque, Glyquin-XM, Hydroquinone and Sunscreen, Lustra, Glyquin, Melquin HP, Melpaque HP, Nuquin HP and Solaquin.
The main ingredient in Solaquin Forte is Hydroquinone. This drug reduces the formation of skin melanin, which is a pigment in skin that renders it color.
You can only buy Solaquin Forte as per a doctor’s prescription.
Side effects of Solaquin Forte
You should not buy Solaquin Forte online if:
- You have allergy to any component in this drug
- You have an open wound
Before you buy Solaquin Forte, inform your doctor if you have any of the following:
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped or irritated skin
- Eczema
Some of the common, and mild, side effects of this drug are:
- Mild burning and stinging
- Redness
- Irritation of treated skin
- Dryness or cracking of the skin if applied around eyes or nose
You should consult your doctor immediately if your experience any of the following side effects:
- Rash and itching
- Hives
- Tightness in the chest
- Severe burning or stinging of skin
- Difficulty breathing
- Swelling of lips, face, throat or tongue
- Blistered skin or excessive redness
Pregnant women should avoid Solaquin Forte since it leads to birth defects in an unborn baby. Nursing mothers should use this medicine only with a prescription of a doctor.
Dosage of Solaquin Forte
It is best if a patient uses this medication as directed on the label or prescribed by a doctor. However, the recommended dose for a patient is application of Solaquin Forte once daily. A patient should avoid its application to other parts of skin and wash hands before and after an application.
A patient should apply Solaquin Forte to clean, dry skin. Enough medication is to be applied to the affected area. Application of larger amounts of Solaquin Forte may lead to severe skin reaction like marked redness, peeling and painful irritation. It could even lead to numbness of lips and mouth or nose if unwontedly applied there.
In case of a missed dose, a patient should apply the cream as soon as he or she remembers. You can continue with your regular schedule if it is already time for your next dose of this medicine. A patient should not apply extra medicine to make up the missed dose. In case of an overdose, emergency medical help is needed.
Interactions
Solaquin Forte is otherwise considered to be a safe medication and it is not likely that other drugs taken orally by patient or injected could have any effect on topically applied hydroquinone. A patient should avoid skin products such as harsh soaps, shampoos, skin cleansers, hair coloring, hair removers or other medicated products since they may adversely react with this medication leading to severe irritation. However, a patient should inform doctor if he or she is taking other prescription, over-the-counter medication, vitamins, minerals and herbal products.
