Hydroquinone+Mometasone Furoate+Tretinoin

When should one not use Hydroquinone+Mometasone Furoate+Tretinoin

• If you are allergic to mometasone, tretinoin, hydroquinone or any of the ingredients of Hydroquinone+Mometasone Furoate+Tretinoin.
• If you have skin conditions such as eczema (infected skin due to allergy), rosacea (small red pustules on face), rashes around the mouth (perioral dermatitis) or damaged skin anywhere in the body.
• If you have a viral or fungal infection of the skin, any ulcers on the skin or tuberculosis.
• If you need to be exposed to the sun for prolonged periods (using sunscreen lotion is advisable).
• If you have a skin tumour or a family history of skin tumour.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Itching, redness, burning, irritation, thinning of the skin.
• Skin sensitivity at the site of application.

Other General Warnings

• You have a history of allergic reactions after the application of topical creams.
• You are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• You think rashes or infections have developed on the skin after using this medicine.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth or nose. If it occurs wipe or wash it off immediately.
• You should avoid being exposed to direct sunlight, after applying this medicine, to reduce the chances of photosensitization (which means skin damage due to UV or sunlight). Try to use good sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and full clothes to avoid exposure.

How Does It Work?

• Hydroquinone inhibits an enzyme known as tyrosinase, which is responsible for the production of a pigment called melanin. Melanin is responsible for skin pigmentation and melasma.
• Tretinoin is a metabolite of vitamin A and is keratolytic. It is responsible for the elimination of melanin that has been formed. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Mometasone is a corticosteroid and it works by blocking the production of inflammatory chemicals like prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Mometasone narrows and constricts blood vessels, which are dilated (widened) and leaky and allowing other inflammatory cells into the skin to promote the inflammatory response.

Interactions with other medicines

• Since this medicine is to be used externally on the skin, it is less likely to interact with other medicines. However, always consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions.
• You should always tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparation or supplements to avoid any interaction with Hydroquinone+Mometasone Furoate+Tretinoin.

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