Eukroma Cream
Hydroquinone cream for melasma and chloasma. It slows melanin production, the pigment behind dark patches.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Hydroquinone
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 20g
No prescription needed: we place your order for Eukroma Cream on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Melasma · Chloasma · Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
- Alternative names
- hydroquinone
- Therapeutic class
- Depigmenting Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Melanin Synthesis Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- sunburn; hypersensitivity to hydroquinone
- Minor side effects
- mild burning; erythema
- Moderate side effects
- dry skin; local irritation; scaling skin
- Serious side effects
- ochronosis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Manufacturer
- Yash Pharma
- Onset time
- 1–2 months
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over twelve years and adults.
Patient summary
Hydroquinone cream for melasma and chloasma. It slows melanin production, the pigment behind dark patches.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits tyrosinase, the rate-limiting enzyme required for melanin production inside epidermal melanocytes.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution. Limited safety data. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
FAQ
What will I receive when I order Eukroma Cream?
A branded generic or generic containing hydroquinone, at the same strength. Direct Meds lists the medicine as Eukroma Cream; the exact brand and manufacturer depend on stock. It is a depigmenting agent, used for melasma.
How is Eukroma Cream priced?
It depends on the pack size. Eukroma Cream comes as 20g tubes, in packs of 1 to 10 tubes, and the price of every option is shown above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted. Larger packs cost less per tube.
Payment and prices →What is Eukroma Cream used for?
Eukroma Cream contains hydroquinone, used for melasma, chloasma and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
How long does Eukroma Cream take to work?
Hydroquinone usually starts to work within 1 to 2 months. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
Does Eukroma Cream have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of hydroquinone are mild burning and redness (erythema). Less common ones include dry skin, local irritation and scaling skin. Serious but less common side effects include ochronosis, which needs urgent medical attention.
Do I need a prescription to buy Eukroma Cream in South Africa?
No, not online: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Eukroma Cream. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Where can I buy Eukroma Cream in South Africa?
On Direct Meds: choose the strength and pack, then check out. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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