Obagi (Generic)

This medicine is a skin bleaching agent.

Consult your health care professional and take exactly as directed.

Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include dryness of the skin around the nose and eyes. If this continues or is bothersome, check with your doctor.

Stop using the medicine and contact your doctor IF you experience redness, stinging, irritation, or a rash.

Check with your doctor immediately if you experience hives, itching, wheezing, or difficulty breathing or swallowing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine.

Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.

Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies (especially to sulfites), pregnancy, or if you are breast-feeding.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

If your skin condition does not improve after using this medicine for 2 months, contact your doctor.

Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed.

Do not use this medicine for other health conditions.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

IF using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

It is used to treat freckles, age spots, and other skin discolorations that may occur due to pregnancy, skin trauma, the use of birth control pills, or hormone replacement therapy.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 59 to 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C), away from heat and moisture.

Use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any other ingredient in this product. Some brands of this medicine contain sulfites. If you are allergic to sulfites, contact your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

Protect your skin from the sun during and after the use of this medicine. Limit sun exposure, use a sunscreen, and wear sun-protective clothing to cover the treated areas. Some forms of this medicine contain a sunscreen. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if the use of additional sunscreen is necessary.

Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, on your lips, or on the inside of your nose or mouth. If you get some in your eyes, wash them out with water and contact your doctor. If you get this medicine on your lips or on the inside of your nose or mouth, rinse with water. DO NOT USE this medicine on irritated or injured skin.

Do not use this medicine with products that contain hydrogen peroxide or benzoyl peroxide. This may cause a dark staining of your skin. The staining can be removed by stopping the use of the peroxide and washing your skin with soap and water.

Do not use this medicine with other medicines containing resorcinol, phenol, or salicylic acid unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.