Eukroma Cream
Utilised to manage skin hyperpigmentation to alleviate dark spots and support balanced skin color levels.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Hydroquinone
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 20g
Prescription and consultation requirements for Eukroma Cream vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Eukroma Cream details
- 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
- Supply category
- Pharmacy medicine (P), available from a pharmacist without a prescription
- 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
utilised to manage skin hyperpigmentation to alleviate dark spots and support balanced skin color levels.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits tyrosinase, the rate-limiting enzyme required for melanin production inside epidermal melanocytes.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use with caution. Limited safety data. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.