Hydroquinone (Blanche) Side Effects

Possible side effects of hydroquinone are listed below. Call your doctor if these adverse effects are severe or do not go away in a few days.

• Irritation
• Redness
• Burning or stinging 
• Peeling
• Itching
• Dryness
• Cracking

Rarely, hydroquinone can cause more serious side effects. Stop using hydroquinone and call your doctor right away or seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Skin rash, hives, itching (signs of an allergic reaction)
• Ochronosis (blue-black or blue-gray discoloration of skin)

The above list may not include all the possible side effects of hydroquinone. Tell your health care professional if the side effects are unusual or severe or they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Hydroquinone (Blanch) Overdose: In case of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention. Contact your doctor or call the national poison control center on 1-800-222-1222. If a person has trouble breathing, cannot be awakened, or has had a seizure, call 911.

Source: FDA