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Philaquin Price in the UAE (2026)

Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending2 official sourcesPrices last checked 25 October 2026How we get our data
Lowest Abu Dhabi DoH public price
AED 24.50

Philaquin (hydroquinone): 40 mg/g cream, 30. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $6.67
AED 24.50
per pack
1
strength
1
listed pack
−82%
cheapest same-strength alternative
82% less

Fediquine costs AED 4.44 per pack for hydroquinone 40 mg cream, against AED 24.50 for Philaquin.

6 brands

of hydroquinone are listed in the UAE, including Fediquine, Hiquin and Eldopaque.

2 countries

list Philaquin: United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Every listed pack

Philaquin strengths, packs and prices in the UAE

Philaquin official prices in the UAE
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Philaquin Forte40 mg/g cream30AED 24.50—

Philaquin is sold in the UAE as 40 mg cream. The official list names Philadelphia Pharmaceuticals, JORDAN as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.

Same ingredient, same strength

Philaquin vs other hydroquinone 40 mg cream in the UAE

FediquineAED 4.44
Eldopaque ForteAED 19.00
Eldoquin ForteAED 21.00
HiquinAED 23.00
AvoquinAED 23.00
Philaquin (this page)AED 24.50
Eldoquin ForteAED 30.50
Eldopaque ForteAED 35.00
hydroquinone 40 mg cream: price per pack (AED)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
Fediquine30AED 4.44—
Eldopaque Forte15AED 19.00—
Eldoquin Forte—AED 21.00—
Hiquin30AED 23.00—
Avoquin50AED 23.00—
Eldoquin Forte1AED 30.50—
Eldopaque Forte30AED 35.00—

Products with the same active ingredient, strength and form are usually interchangeable, but check with your doctor or pharmacist before switching, especially for modified-release forms.

Same brand, other countries

Philaquin price in other countries

By country
CountryPacksCheapest pack (local)In USDPrice type
United Arab Emirates (this page)1AED 24.50$6.67Abu Dhabi DoH public price
Saudi Arabia1SAR 24.10$6.43SFDA public price

Pack sizes differ between countries, and each country publishes a different kind of price.

What this price means

How public prices work in the UAE

Prices on this page are the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi: the most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge for the pack. Health insurance (for example Thiqa or Basic plans) may cover all or part of it, and the patient pays any co-payment.

See every hydroquinone product and price in the UAE, or read the guide to medicine prices in the UAE.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does Philaquin cost in the UAE?
Philaquin costs AED 24.50. This is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
What is the generic name of Philaquin?
Philaquin contains hydroquinone. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Philaquin in the UAE?
Yes. For hydroquinone 40 mg cream, Fediquine is listed at AED 4.44 for 30, about 82% less than Philaquin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Philaquin?
The official list names Philadelphia Pharmaceuticals, JORDAN as the manufacturer of Philaquin products sold in the UAE.
Do I need a prescription for Philaquin in the UAE?
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists Philaquin as a prescription-only medicine.
Evidence

Sources

  1. Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Drug Master price list (public prices), version effective 2 October 2026. www.doh.gov.ae/en/resources/drug-prices. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  2. Central Bank of the UAE; Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Fixed US dollar pegs: 1 USD = 3.6725 AED; 1 USD = 3.75 SAR. www.centralbank.ae/en/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.

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