Xiar HC Ointment

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Xiar HC Ointment is used in the treatment of melasma. It is a skin-lightening medicine that lightens the darkened skin patches and spots(hyperpigmentation). It reduces the amount of skin-darkening pigment called melanin in the skin. It helps in reversible depigmentation of the skin.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 17 Jan 2026 | 08:33 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Hydroquinone (NA)

Marketer

Organic Laboratories

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Xiar HC Ointment is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need, as some side effects may be increased.

Xiar HC Ointment has a few potential side effects, but not everyone will get them. These may include dry skin, itching, skin burn, skin peeling, and skin redness. Serious allergic reactions to this drug are rare, but let your doctor know if you’re bothered by side effects or if they do not go away. Make sure you read the instructions that come with your medicine. Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact, you should rinse your eyes thoroughly with water.

You can start applying Xiar HC Ointment to a small portion of unbroken skin or near the pigmented area for a period of several days for checking an allergic reaction. You should discontinue it if itching, excessive inflammation, or swelling occurs. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. If no improvement is seen after two months of treatment, the use of this product should be discontinued.

Uses of Xiar HC Ointment

Treatment of Melasma

Benefits of Xiar HC Ointment

Treatment of Melasma
Melasma is a common skin problem that causes dark, discolored patches on your skin. It is more commonly seen in females than in males. Xiar HC Ointment helps to lighten these dark patches of the skin, usually caused by pregnancy, birth control pills, hormone medicine, or injury to the skin. It effectively blocks that process in the skin that leads to discoloration. Xiar HC Ointment also reduces any redness, rash, pain, or itchiness that may be caused by this condition.

Side effects of Xiar HC Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Xiar HC

Stinging sensation
Erythema (skin redness)
Dryness and fissuring of paranasal and infraorbital areas

How to use Xiar HC Ointment

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

How Xiar HC Ointment works

Xiar HC Ointment blocks steps in melanin production by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase and other melanocyte processes. This reduces the amount of pigment (melanin) in the treated skin, leading to reversible lightening of dark patches.

Quick tips

Xiar HC Ointment should always be used along with sun-avoidance measures, like using sunscreens (UV-A and UV-B protective) and wearing protective clothing.
Avoid getting it in your eyes or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
Apply it as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor with regular follow-up.
Apply a very small amount of cream to check for an allergic reaction. Continue with the treatment if no allergic reaction occurs in 24 hours.
Do not apply to broken or infected areas of skin. Discontinue use if you experience irritation or an allergy and consult your doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Xiar HC Ointment during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Xiar HC Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

Is Xiar HC Ointment safe to use on the face?

Xiar HC Ointment should be used exactly as directed by your doctor. You should apply it away from the eyes, nose, corners of the mouth, or open wounds because these areas are more prone to irritation. If local irritation persists or becomes severe, discontinue Xiar HC Ointment and consult your doctor. Excessive use of the medication may cause redness, peeling, or discomfort.

Does Xiar HC Ointment permanently lighten skin?

No, it does not lighten the skin permanently. If melasma occurs on discontinuing Xiar HC Ointment, talk to your doctor regarding the maintenance treatment of melasma.

What should I avoid when using Xiar HC Ointment?

You should avoid exposure to sunlight, use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing after treatment with Xiar HC Ointment cream. Even a small amount of sunlight can worsen melasma. Females should avoid the use of birth control methods that contain hormones, such as oral birth control pills, as these methods can worsen their melasma. Talk to your doctor about other birth control options. Be careful, as hot and cold weather may irritate the skin treated with Xiar HC Ointment.

How should Xiar HC Ointment be applied?

Xiar HC Ointment should be applied once a day, before bedtime. The area to be treated should be thoroughly washed with water. Apply a thin layer of Xiar HC Ointment to the affected skin areas. Include about half an inch of normal skin surrounding the affected area. Gently rub Xiar HC Ointment evenly into your skin. Do not apply it near the corners of your mouth, nose, eyes, or open wounds.

Can I apply moisturizer over Xiar HC Ointment?

Xiar HC Ointment is applied generally at bedtime. You may use moisturizers and cosmetics during the day when you are not using Xiar HC Ointment.

Is Xiar HC Ointment bad for the skin?

Xiar HC Ointment may cause blue-black darkening of the skin. If this occurs, you should immediately stop Xiar HC Ointment and consult your doctor. In some cases, it may also cause mild to moderate irritation, such as skin reddening, peeling, mild burning sensation, dryness, and itching at the site of application. But this is usually tolerable and may disappear with time.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Hydroquinones

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Anti Pigmentation & Skin Lightening Agents

References

Robertson DB, Maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1055.
Burkhart C, Morrell D, Goldsmith L. Dermatological Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1830.
Ghosh S. Acne Variants and Scenarios. Sardana K, editor. In: Clinical Approach to Acne Vulgaris. 1st ed. New Delhi: CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd.; 2015. pp. 155.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 668-69.
Hydroquinone [Product Monograph]. Montréal, Canada: ERFA Canada Inc.; 2019.

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Name: Organic Laboratories
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Xiar HC Ointment

Benefits of Xiar HC Ointment

Side effects of Xiar HC Ointment

How to use Xiar HC Ointment

How Xiar HC Ointment works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Xiar HC Ointment safe to use on the face?

Does Xiar HC Ointment permanently lighten skin?

What should I avoid when using Xiar HC Ointment?

How should Xiar HC Ointment be applied?

Can I apply moisturizer over Xiar HC Ointment?

Is Xiar HC Ointment bad for the skin?

Fact Box

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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