What is Hydroquinone Methyl Ether used for?

Hydroquinone Methyl Ether is indicated for Solar Lentigines.

What development phase is Hydroquinone Methyl Ether in?

Hydroquinone Methyl Ether is FDA-approved (marketed).

What is the generic name of Hydroquinone Methyl Ether?

MEQUINOL is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Hydroquinone Methyl Ether.

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Hydroquinone Methyl Ether (MEQUINOL)

FDA-approved approved Small molecule Quality 24/100

At a glance

Generic name	MEQUINOL
Drug class	Skin Lightening Agent
Target	Tyrosinase
Modality	Small molecule
Therapeutic area	Dermatology
Phase	FDA-approved
First approval	1999

Approved indications

Solar Lentigines

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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Source	Used for
FDA label	Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions

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