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HYDROCORTISONE PROBUTATE vs HYDROQUINONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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HYDROCORTISONE PROBUTATE vs HYDROQUINONE: Safety Overview

Metric HYDROCORTISONE PROBUTATE HYDROQUINONE
Total FAERS Reports 506 277
Deaths Reported 415 14
Death Rate 82.0% 5.1%
Hospitalizations 411 15
Average Patient Age 42.4 yrs 48.9 yrs
% Female Patients 97.4% 93.3%
FDA Approval Date Feb 28, 1997 N/A
Manufacturer N/A Obagi Cosmeceuticals LLC
Route N/A TOPICAL
Marketing Status Discontinued N/A