KOJIGLO FORTE

Overview

KOJIGLO FORTE is a Schedule H drug.

KOJIGLO FORTE is composed of: ALLANTOIN (4 %), NIACINAMIDE (4 %), ASCORBIC ACID (2 %), HYDROQUINONE (2 %), KOJIC ACID (2 %), TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL (0.05 %), L-TETRAHYDROPALMATINE (0.05 %)


This vitamin is used to treat or prevent niacin deficiency.

Ascorbic acid is used to treat and prevent vitamin C deficiency. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) occurs naturally in foods such as citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. Vitamin C is important for bones and connective tissues, muscles, and blood vessels. Vitamin C also helps the body absorb iron, which is needed for red blood cell production.
Hydroquinone decreases the formation of melanin in the skin. Melanin is the pigment in skin that gives it a brown color.Hydroquinone is a skin lightening medication. It works by reducing the amount of a pigment (melanin) that causes darkening of skin.This medicine works by blocking the process in the skin that leads to discoloration



Usage

ASCORBIC ACID is generally used to treat: Common Cold, Methaemoglobinaemia, Scurvy, Tyrosinemia, Vitamin C Deficiency, Glaucoma, Constipation, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Infertility, Diabetes Mellitus, Arthritis, Osteoporosis

HYDROQUINONE is generally used to treat: Melasma
HYDROQUINONE can address symptoms like: Body Discoloration, Chin Discoloration, Nose Discoloration




Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

KOJIGLO FORTE is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for KOJIGLO FORTE and its Constituents



Avoid alcohol, hot drinks, or spicy foods when it is time to take niacinamide. Avoid excess dosage.

  • Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking ascorbic acid.
  • The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.
  • Ascorbic acid gum may be chewed as long as desired and then thrown away.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.
  • Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, high iron level in the blood, anemia, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breast-feeding. 

  • You should not use hydroquinone topical if you are allergic to hydroquinone or peroxide.
  • Do not use this medicine without a doctor’s advice if you are pregnant.
  • Do not use this medicine without a doctor’s advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
  • Hydroquinone topical is usually applied each morning and at bedtime. Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Hydroquinone topical is for use only on the skin. Avoid getting this medicine on your lips or inside your nose or mouth. Hydroquinone may cause numbness of these areas.
  • Do not use hydroquinone topical on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin.
  • Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine.
  • Apply this medicine only to the affected skin areas that need to be lightened.
  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 months of treatment with hydroquinone topical.
  • Use hydroquinone topical regularly to get the most benefit.
  • Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
  • Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Hydroquinone topical can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen  when you are outdoors. Some hydroquinone products may contain sunscreen. Check the medicine label or ask your doctor to be sure.
  • Avoid getting hydroquinone topical in your eyes.
  • Hydroquinone topical may make your skin more sensitive to weather extremes such as cold and wind.
  • Protect your skin with clothing and use a moisturizing lotion as needed.
  • Using hydroquinone topical together with benzoyl peroxide, hydrogen peroxide, or other peroxide products may stain your skin.
  • This staining can usually be removed with soap and water.Avoid using skin products that can cause irritation, such as harsh soaps, shampoos, or skin cleansers, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, hair removers or waxes, or skin products with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime.
  • Please use hydroquinone products carefully.
  • Its skin bleaching action may produce unwanted cosmetic effects if not used as directed.



Symptoms of Overdosage

HYDROQUINONE over-dosage can result in: Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

NIACINAMIDE : Skin Rash, Hives, Wheezing, Chest Discomfort, Difficulty Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Hoarse Voice, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Body Excessive Sweating
HYDROQUINONE : Contact Dermatitis, Skin Rash, Dry Skin, Pimples, Skin Irritation, Body Burn, Body Itching, Redness, Pale Skin

Rare Side-Effects

ASCORBIC ACID : Loose Motion, Nausea, Vomit

Technical Classification

NIACINAMIDE is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
ASCORBIC ACID is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
HYDROQUINONE is categorized as: TOPICAL DEPIGMENTING AGENTS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives for KOJIGLO FORTE

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

KOJIGLO FORTEINR 300 for 15 GMALLANTOIN 4 %, NIACINAMIDE 4 %, ASCORBIC ACID 2 %, HYDROQUINONE 2 %, KOJIC ACID 2 %, TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL 0.05 %, L-TETRAHYDROPALMATINE 0.05 %