Capsera- Generic name
- Hydroquinone
- Class
- Melanin synthesis inhibitor (depigmenting agent)
- Mechanism
- The selected 4% hydroquinone product describes inhibition of melanin production; its brief label does not explain a detailed molecular mechanism.
- Warnings
- This formulation contains sodium metabisulfite, which can trigger serious allergic or asthmatic reactions in susceptible people; For external skin use; avoid eye contact and obtain medical advice if irritation becomes severe; Its alpha hydroxy acid can increase sunburn susceptibility during use and for one week afterward; The selected formulation requires a physician's direction for children younger than 12
Label date: 20261009 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.
Source snapshot checked: 2026-10-21. The source document and selected fields were compared. The complete card has not had an independent clinical review.