Hydroquinone Cream 4% Melalite Forte 4% 30G EXP 10/2027

Hydroquinone Cream 4% Melalite Forte: product summary

Hydroquinone Cream 4% Melalite Forte 4% is a 30G topical cream containing hydroquinone. It is used in the management of pigmentation, including dark spots, melasma, age or sun spots, and dark marks associated with acne.

This 30G pack costs £26.99. Hydroquinone is a prescription-only medicine in the UK. This product is internationally manufactured stock sold through an international retail model. Check the rules where you live, including import requirements, and speak to a pharmacist or doctor before use, especially if pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

For category information, see the hydroquinone cream products and related skin-lightening products.

Last reviewed: September 2026.

Key facts for hydroquinone cream 4%

How it is generally used

1. Speak to a pharmacist or doctor and read the label before starting.
2. Wash your hands, clean the intended area and let the skin dry.
3. Apply the amount and use the frequency advised by your clinician. Massage gently rather than rubbing hard.
4. Keep the cream away from the eyes, mouth, lips and broken or irritated skin.
5. Wash your hands after application unless your hands are the treatment area. Use SPF50 as advised during the day.
6. Stop and seek advice if burning or irritation is severe, or if accidental eye contact causes continuing discomfort.

Using more hydroquinone cream will not make a change happen faster. Do not alter the amount, frequency or duration without professional advice. Keep the tube closed and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

Who should speak to a clinician first

Speak to a pharmacist or doctor before use if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Ask for advice if you have a known allergy, persistent irritation, worsening pigmentation or uncertainty about the area to treat. A clinician can discuss hydroquinone for melasma, dark spots and skin pigmentation in the context of your circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of Hydroquinone Cream 4%?

Hydroquinone Cream 4% Melalite Forte costs £26.99 for a 30G pack. Price alone does not establish whether hydroquinone is suitable for your skin. Ask a pharmacist or doctor about its prescription-only status, the reason for use and the directions that apply to you.

What is Hydroquinone Cream 4% Melalite Forte used for?

Hydroquinone cream is used in the management of pigmentation, melasma, dark spots, age or sun spots and dark marks linked with acne. A clinician should assess the cause of any change in skin colour. This pack contains hydroquinone at 4% and holds 30G.

How should Melalite cream be applied?

Clean and dry the area, then apply the amount advised by a pharmacist or doctor. Keep it away from the eyes, lips, mouth and broken skin, and wash your hands after use. Follow the label and use SPF50 as advised. Stop and seek advice if irritation becomes severe.

Can hydroquinone cream be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Speak to a pharmacist or doctor before using hydroquinone if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Do not make this decision from a product page alone. A clinician can review the 4% cream, your skin concern and any other treatments before advising you.

What should I do if it gets in my eye?

If the cream gets in your eye, rinse it thoroughly with water. Seek prompt medical advice if burning continues, vision changes or the eye remains painful. Keep the tube away from children and do not apply the cream to internal areas. Follow professional advice about whether to continue after accidental contact.

Product information is not medical advice. Hydroquinone is a prescription-only medicine in the UK. This product is internationally manufactured stock sold through an international retail model. Check the rules where you live, including import requirements, and speak to a pharmacist or doctor before use, especially if pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.