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Lomela Lite Cream

Manufactured byINTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsTretinoin (0.025 %w/w) + Hydroquinone (2 %w/w) + Hydrocortisone (0.5 %w/w)
Description
Lomela Lite Cream is a combination medicine used for the treatment of patients with skin hyperpigmentation. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Lomela Lite Cream

  • Itchy and dry skin
  • Burning or stinging sensation at application site
  • Swelling of skin at the application site
  • Delayed wound healing
  • Unwanted hair growth
  • Red spots on skin
  • Peeling and blistering of skin
  • Patchy appearance of skin
  • Photosensitivity of skin

Uses of Lomela Lite Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Skin hyperpigmentation
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2-4 weeks of topical application.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Appropriate contraception should be used to avoid getting pregnant during treatment with this medicine. Contact your doctor and discuss the risks if a pregnancy is suspected.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to tretinoin, isotretinoin, retinoids, hydroquinone, hydrocortisone, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

Sunburn

This medicine should not be applied on areas of the skin having sunburns.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Appropriate contraception should be used to avoid getting pregnant during treatment with this medicine. Contact your doctor and discuss the risks if a pregnancy is suspected.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Use on skin

This medicine is recommended for use only on the skin. Do not apply this cream in your eyes; on your eyelids, lips, mouth, vagina, or the corners of your nose.

Use in children

The safety and efficacy of this medicine have not been clinically established in children less than 12 years of age.

Skin sensitivity test

It is advised to take a sensitivity test to rule out the possibility of an allergic reaction before starting the regular use of this medicine.

Sun exposure

Use of this medicine may cause adverse reactions to the skin on sun exposure. You are advised to take appropriate precautionary measures while stepping out into sunlight during treatment with this medicine.

Other medicines

This medicine may potentially interact with a large number of other medicines and may cause serious adverse effects. It is advised that you report all your current medicines to the doctor including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Delayed wound healing

Use of this medicine may delay the process of wound healing. Your doctor may determine the best course of treatment in such cases based on your clinical condition.

Vaccination

Vaccination with live attenuated strains of micro-organisms should be avoided while using this medicine. It is advised that you avoid coming into contact with a patient suffering from an infection while you are using this medicine.

Other skin creams

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Vision disturbances

Use of this medicine for a prolonged duration may rarely cause an increase in the intraocular pressure, resulting in glaucoma. The risk of adverse effects is significantly higher in patients with an ocular herpes simplex infection. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Salicylic Acid

Methoxsalen

Benzoyl Peroxide (Topical)

Disease interactions

Eczema

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from eczema due to the increased risk of severe irritation to the eczematous skin. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Sunburn

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from sunburn due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Infections

This medicine is not recommended for use if the patient is being treated for an active infection since it may suppress the immune system response. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Diabetes

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from diabetes due to the increased risk of altered blood glucose levels. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Hyperadrenocorticism

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from a condition where the adrenal glands secrete an excess of steroidal hormones in the body. Suitable tests must be conducted to rule out this condition before beginning treatment with this medicine. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Apply a thin layer of the cream to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Tretinoin affects the growth and maturation of skin cells. Hydroquinone decreases the formation of pigments that give a distinct color to the skin. Hydrocortisone reduces the actions of certain chemicals that cause swelling and pain in the body. It also changes the way in which the immune system normally works.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Topical depigmenting agents

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. 2018 [cited 7 March 2018]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/4600

Tretinoin - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 7 May 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00755

DailyMed - Hydroquinone cream [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 12 June 2017]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=dd90482e-c89f-429d-b861-f1220ec804d1

Hydrocortisone - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 12 July 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00741
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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Jun 2019

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