OBAGI NU DERM 5 BLENDER

HYDROQUINONE 4%

A powerful melanin production inhibitor, hydroquinone is widely recognized as the most effective ingredient for reducing and potentially eliminating melasma.

Each gram of Obagi Nu-Derm Blender contains:

Active Ingredient:

• Hydroquinone, USP 4% (40 mg/g)

Inactive Ingredients:

• Ascorbic acid, BHT, cetyl alcohol, disodium EDTA, glycerin, lactic acid, methylparaben, phenyl trimethicone, PPG-2 myristyl ether propionate, propylparaben, saponins, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium metabisulfite, TEA-salicylate, tocopheryl acetate, water (aqua)

Safety

Obagi Nu-Derm Clear, Blender, and Sunfader (contains 4% hydroquinone)

Contraindications: Individuals with a history of sensitivity or allergic reactions to this product or any of its ingredients should not use it. The safety of topical hydroquinone use during pregnancy or in children under 12 years has not been established.

Please refer to the full Prescribing Information for Clear, Blender, and Sunfader.

Warnings:

• Avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth, or lips. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical advice.
• Sunscreen is crucial during hydroquinone treatment, as even minimal sun exposure can maintain melanocytic activity.
• This product contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may trigger allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis and asthma attacks, particularly in susceptible individuals. While the prevalence of sulfite sensitivity is unknown, it is more common in people with asthma.

Precautions (See Also Warnings): Treatment should be applied to small areas of the body at a time, as some patients may experience temporary redness and mild burning, which typically do not require stopping treatment.

Pregnancy Category C: No animal reproduction studies have been conducted with topical hydroquinone. It is unknown whether hydroquinone poses a risk to the fetus when used topically by pregnant women or affects reproductive capacity. The extent of systemic absorption, if any, is also unknown. Hydroquinone should only be used during pregnancy when clearly necessary.

Nursing Mothers: It is unclear whether topical hydroquinone is absorbed or excreted in human milk. Caution is recommended when hydroquinone is used by breastfeeding mothers.

Pediatric Usage: The safety and effectiveness of hydroquinone in children under 12 years of age have not been established.

Discontinue use if any hypersensitivity to the ingredients is observed.