Dermatol. praxi. 2017;11(1):39-42 | DOI: 10.36290/der.2017.009

Hydroquinone and tretinoin – new substances for extemporaneous preparation

Mgr. Lukáš Láznička, PharmDr. Veronika Bucharová
Nemocniční lékárna Fakultní nemocnice Královské Vinohrady

Hydroquinone and tretinoin are newly available substances for extemporaneous preparation. Thanks to them is possible to prepare

creams for treating skin hyperpigmenation. Formulas containing tretinoin can replace unavailable medicinal products, choose

a different concentration of the drug or to prepare other dosage forms, which are not available in registered medicinal products.

Keywords: hyperpigmentation, hydroquinone, tretinoin, acne

Published: April 1, 2017  Show citation

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Láznička L, Bucharová V. Hydroquinone and tretinoin – new substances for extemporaneous preparation. Dermatol. praxi. 2017;11(1):39-42. doi: 10.36290/der.2017.009.
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