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HYDROQUINONE vs HYDROXYUREA: Which Drug Is Safer?

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HYDROQUINONE vs HYDROXYUREA: Safety Overview

Metric HYDROQUINONE HYDROXYUREA
Total FAERS Reports 277 5,966
Deaths Reported 14 664
Death Rate 5.1% 11.1%
Hospitalizations 15 2,103
Average Patient Age 48.9 yrs 58.7 yrs
% Female Patients 93.3% 51.1%
FDA Approval Date N/A Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Obagi Cosmeceuticals LLC Endo USA, Inc.
Route TOPICAL ORAL
Marketing Status N/A Prescription