What is Melamet Cream ?
Melamet Cream is a branded medicated cream, usually prescribed for the treating and lightening dark skin spots,wrinkles and acne on skin. This cream is manufactured and marketed by UTH HEALTH CARE. This cream is available in the packaging of 15 gm per tube.
Melamet Cream has combination of three active substituents in composition in % w/w is being described below
Hydroquinone – 2 %W/W
Mometasone furoate – 0.1%W/W
Tretinoin – 0.025 %W/W
How does it work ?
Tretinoin belong to class of retiniods which helps prevent or reduce the intensity of acne or treat acne and wrinkles by peeling off dead skin cells or by stopping the growth of skin cells.
Hydroquinone is skin bleaching agent which lightens skins where hyperpigmentation has occured like pregnancy marks , chloasma, melasma, freckles, this works by stoping the skin coloring agents and bleaching action
Cortisone is adrenocortical steroids and anti-allergy treats or reduces inflammation ,swelling, itching, and redness by stopping inflamation causing factors.
What are it’s uses ?
Melamate cream useful in the management of the following medical conditions:
This cream is used in the
prevention, control and treatment of lightining of dark patches and dark skin, Age spots, Acne vulgaris, Topical Acne, wrinkles, lightning pregnancy marks, melasma,freckles etc.,
Is Melamet Cream available as an over the counter (OTC) product?
Yes, this medicine is available as an over the counter product, but it is suggested that you consult a dermatologist to know if you can use this medicine on your skin.
Frequently asked questions
Can this cream be used on face?
Yes this cream can be used on face. But it is advised that the continuous usage should not be more than 5 days.
Can this cream cause skin-pigmentation or change in skin color?
Yes, this cream can cause skin-pigmentation in some patients. It can both lighten or darken the color of skin.
Can I apply this cream on open wounds ?
No, this cream is for External use only. Applying this cream on open wound can worsen the injury and may also generate infections.
How one should store this cream ?
This cream should be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature, protected from heat. Please keep it away from the reach of children and pets.Also, discard the remaining medicine after its expiry date has passed.
Can I apply it as many times I want in a day?
No, that will be harmful for the skin. Generally it is advised to be used twice or thrice in a day. Please follow your dermatologist’s instructions on this.
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