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Hydroquinone + Oxybenzone + Octinoxate

A skin-lightening lotion with sunscreen for gradual bleaching of dark skin patches.

Clinical information

Common uses

gradual bleaching of dark patches such as melasma, freckles, age spots

Common side effects

occasional localised contact dermatitis

Cautions

test on a small patch of skin before first use
avoid eyes, nose, mouth and lips
contains a sulfite that can trigger allergic or asthmatic reactions
sunscreen use is essential during treatment

Pregnancy: only if clearly needed

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, Obagi Nu-Derm Sunfader (hydroquinone, octinoxate, oxybenzone) label, setid e5c450af-958e-41e3-9c2f-fda76b3596f5 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations2

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Hydroquinone Usp + Oxybenzone Usp + Octinoxate Usp	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	2% w/w + 2.5% w/w + 9.0 w/w (30g tube)	—	POM
Melalite 15	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	2% w/w (USP) + 2.5% w/w (USP) + 9.0 w/w(USP) (30g tube)	authorized medicine importers	POM