Compounded Combination Preparations

Stubborn melasma and dark spots. A high-strength cream made with hydroquinone 12%, tretinoin 0.05%, niacinamide 2% and hydrocortisone 2.5%.

Melasma and dark spots. Made with hydroquinone 5%, niacinamide 3% and vitamin C 1%.

Melasma and dark spots, without hydroquinone. Made with azelaic acid 12%, tranexamic acid 5%, kojic acid 4% and niacinamide 3%.

Melasma and dark spots, without hydroquinone. Made with azelaic acid 18%, kojic acid 4%, niacinamide 3% and vitamin C 2%.

Aging skin and fine lines on the face and neck. Made with estriol 0.3%, hyaluronic acid 0.5% and tretinoin 0.02%.

Fine lines, crepey texture and uneven tone on the neck. Made with tretinoin 0.03%, niacinamide 3% and hyaluronic acid 0.5%.

Sun damage, dark spots and fine lines on the chest. Made with tretinoin 0.01%, hydroquinone 7%, niacinamide 3% and hyaluronic acid 0.5%.

Dark circles and fine wrinkles under the eyes. A serum made with tretinoin 0.001%, caffeine 1%, hyaluronic acid 2% and niacinamide 2%.

Two or more hormones, such as estriol, estradiol, estrone, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and pregnenolone, combined in one cream, troche, capsule or vaginal preparation, in the amounts and ratio your prescriber orders.

Levothyroxine (T4) and liothyronine (T3) combined in one capsule, in the strengths and ratio your prescriber orders, including slow-release capsules.

A compounded nasal spray combining mupirocin (Bactroban), EDTA and gentamicin, prescribed for chronic sinus infections, often after sinus surgery.

A strong topical anesthetic combining benzocaine, lidocaine and tetracaine, applied before cosmetic and skin procedures such as injections, laser treatments and tattooing.

A prescription cream for women with sexual arousal concerns, combining theophylline, ergoloid mesylates, pentoxifylline and sildenafil (sometimes with L-arginine), as prescribed.