Melacare Cream

Indication

A skin-related drug called Melacare Cream 20 gm is primarily used to treat melasma (dark brown patch on skin). Brown patches on the face are a typical symptom of melasma, commonly known as chloasma or the pregnancy mask. Women are more likely than men to experience it. The forehead, chin, nose, and cheeks are the main locations for the discolored (grey-brown) patches to appear.

Pharmacology

Three medications can be included in Melacare Cream 20 gm, including Hydroquinone (a bleaching or skin-lightening agent), Mometasone (a corticosteroid), and Tretinoin (a form of Vitamin A or retinoids). Hydroquinone is a member of the group of skin-lightening substances that acts by reducing the production of melanin, a skin pigment that causes the skin to darken. Mometasone is a member of the corticosteroid family and prevents the release of specific chemical messengers in the body that produce swelling, itching, and redness by working inside skin cells. Tretinoin is a member of the group of retinoids (artificial forms of vitamin A) that increase skin cell renewal, aiding in the natural exfoliation of the epidermis.

Dosage & Administration

Hydroquinone, a skin-whitening chemical that blocks the tyrosinase enzyme, which is in charge of producing the melanin that causes pigmentation, is a component of MELACARE CREAM, which aids in the treatment of melasma. Thus, it aids in the lightening of skin’s black patches. By thickening the skin layer and reducing the number of keratinized cells, tretinoin aids in the recovery of photodamaged skin. It aids with skin regeneration. Mometasone furoate decreases redness, swelling, and itching brought on by tretinoin and other skin infections by blocking prostaglandin synthesis.

• MELACARE Cream should be used as instructed by your doctor
• Gently wash your face with a mild cleanser. Don?t use a washcloth to apply the cleanser, just your fingers. Rinse and pat your skin dry
• Apply skin shine Cream at night, at least 30 minutes before bedtime
• Put a small amount (pea sized or 1/2 inch or less) of MELACARE Cream on your fingertip
• Apply a thin coat onto the discolored spots
• Rub the medicine lightly and uniformly into your skin. The medicine should become invisible almost at once. If you can still see it, you are using too much
• Keep the medicine away from the corners of your nose, your mouth, eyes, and open wounds. Spread it away from those areas when applying it
• Do not cover the treated area with anything after applying MELACARE Cream
• If your skin gets too irritated, stop using MELACARE Cream, and let your doctor know
• To help avoid skin dryness, you may use a moisturizer in the morning after you wash your face

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally ingests or applies too much of MELACARE CREAM, consult your doctor immediately.

If you apply more MELACARE Cream

• Do not use more MELACARE Cream or apply it more often than recommended by your doctor
• Too much MELACARE Cream may irritate your skin, waste medicine, and won?t give you faster or better results

If you forget to apply MELACARE Cream

• If you forget to apply the cream, apply it as soon as you remember

If you stop applying MELACARE Cream

• After stopping MELACARE treatment, continue to protect your skin from sunlight

Interaction

Before using MELACARE CREAM, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription, or herbal medicine.

Side Effects of MELACARE Cream

• The skin may develop mild to moderate redness, peeling, burning, dryness, or itching
• Infection of the hair follicles, acne, change in skin color
• Inflammation around the mouth
• Allergic skin reaction
• Skin infection, skin thinning
• Stretch marks, and sweat problems

How to Manage Side Effects 

Dry skin:

Drink plenty of water, milk, and honey, and stay hydrated. Apply sunflower oil, coconut oil, aloe vera, or petroleum jelly to moisturize the skin. Contact a doctor if it doesn?t improve.

Burning sensation:

Apply a cool compress or wet cloth over the affected area. Avoid hot baths because hot water can irritate your skin further. Do not scratch the affected area. Use protective clothing when going outdoors. Regularly moisturize your skin and apply calamine lotion as a coolant. Contact a doctor if it is not subsiding.

Pregnancy & Lactation

• If you are pregnant, think you are pregnant, plan to be pregnant or are nursing an infant, tell your doctor

Precaution & Warning

Talk to your doctor if you

• Are allergic to the medicine or any of its ingredients
• Have open wounds or skin irritation
• Have any skin infections

Pregnancy

The safety and efficacy of MELACARE CREAM are not being established in pregnant women. Consult with your doctor before using.

Lactation

MELACARE CREAM should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult with your doctor before using.

Allergy

Do not use MELACARE CREAM if you are allergic to Hydroquinone, Tretinoin, Mometasone, or any other constituents of this medicine. Consult your doctor before using.

OTHERS

Use in pediatrics:

The safety and efficacy of MELACARE CREAM are not being established in children below 12 years of age. Consult with your child?s doctor before using it for your child.

Use in geriatrics:

There is no information on the use of MELACARE CREAM in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before using MELACARE CREAM.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children
• Do not use MELACARE cream after the expiry date
• Store between 15 to 25?C