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Melacare Forte Cream
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Melacare Forte Cream

Manufactured byAJANTA PHARMA LTD
ContainsHydroquinone (4 %w/w) + Mometasone (0.1 %w/w) + Tretinoin (0.025 %w/w)
Description
Melacare Forte Cream is a combination medicine which may be used for the short-term, intermittent treatment of moderate-to-severe melasma (dark, discolored patches, age spots, freckles) of the face. 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 Melacare Forte Cream

  • Burning or stinging sensation at application site
  • Itchy and dry skin
  • Swelling of skin at the application site
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, or tongue
  • Bleeding and irritation of nose
  • Painful white patches in the mouth
  • Change in color and texture of the skin
  • Red spots on skin
  • Peeling and blistering of skin
  • Photosensitivity of skin

Uses of Melacare Forte Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Melasma
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • 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 unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
  • 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. If the medicine is used, care should be taken such that the infant does not come into contact with the medicine.

Allergy

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

Sunburn

This medicine should not be applied to areas of skin affected by sunburns.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

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

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. If the medicine is used, care should be taken such that the infant does not come into contact with the medicine.
General warnings

External use

This medicine is recommended for use only on the skin. Do not apply this cream in your eyes, 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.

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

Benzoyl Peroxide (Topical)

Salicylic Acid

Methoxsalen

Disease interactions

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.

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 may be required in some cases 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.
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. Mometasone works by decreasing the formation, release, and movement of certain substances that cause swelling of the internal organs as well as external swelling and irritation. It also works by suppressing or partially preventing the effects of the immune system.
Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Topical steroids, Miscellaneous topical agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Jun 2019

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