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Does HYDROQUINONE Cause Pruritus? 18 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 18 reports of Pruritus have been filed in association with HYDROQUINONE (Obagi-C Rx system C-Therapy Night Skin Lightening with Vitamins C and E). This represents 6.5% of all adverse event reports for HYDROQUINONE.

18
Reports of Pruritus with HYDROQUINONE
6.5%
of all HYDROQUINONE reports
0
Deaths
1
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pruritus From HYDROQUINONE?

Of the 18 reports, 1 (5.6%) required hospitalization, and 1 (5.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pruritus Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROQUINONE. However, 18 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does HYDROQUINONE Cause?

Squamous cell carcinoma of skin (43) Product use in unapproved indication (38) Drug ineffective (32) Erythema (29) Acne (24) Dry skin (23) Skin atrophy (22) Rash (19) Swelling face (18) Skin exfoliation (17)

What Other Drugs Cause Pruritus?

DUPILUMAB (44,279) ADAPALENE (12,072) ADALIMUMAB (9,644) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (9,439) SECUKINUMAB (8,755) ETANERCEPT (8,047) METHOTREXATE (7,526) LENALIDOMIDE (6,304) TOCILIZUMAB (5,973) RITUXIMAB (5,548)

Which HYDROQUINONE Alternatives Have Lower Pruritus Risk?

HYDROQUINONE vs HYDROXOCOBALAMIN HYDROQUINONE vs HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE HYDROQUINONE vs HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE DIPHOSPHATE HYDROQUINONE vs HYDROXYETHYL STARCH 130/0.4 HYDROQUINONE vs HYDROXYPROGESTERONE

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