Melabest Tube Of 15gm Cream
Medical Description
Melabest cream is a combination medicine used for the treatment and prevention of moderate-to-severe melasma (dark and discoloured patches on the skin) and senile lentigines (dark spots or age spots in older people due to exposure to the sun).
Melasma is a condition where the skin develops brown or blue-grey patches on the face, which may be due to hormonal changes or exposure to the sun. This medicine lightens the skin tone or appearance. It contains a combination of three medicines - mometasone, tretinoin and hydroquinone as the active ingredients.
Do not use it for a prolonged duration unless it is prescribed by your dermatologist, as it contains a steroid. Wash your hands before and after applying this cream. Avoid sun exposure immediately after applying this medicine. Use this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹204.07 |
You Save | ₹8.50 (4% on MRP) |
Contains | Hydroquinone(2.0 %W/W) + Mometasone Furoate(0.1 %W/W) + Tretinoin(0.025 %W/W) |
Uses | Melasma |
Side effects | Itching, redness, burning, irritation, thinning of the skin |
Therapy | DRUGS FOR MELASMA |
Uses of MELABEST TUBE OF 15GM CREAM
Contraindications of MELABEST TUBE OF 15GM CREAM
- If you are allergic to mometasone, tretinoin and hydroquinone or any other ingredients of Melabest cream.
- 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 exposure to the sun for prolonged periods (using sunscreen lotion is advisable).
- If you have a skin tumor or a family history of skin tumor.
Side effects of MELABEST TUBE OF 15GM CREAM
- Itching, redness, burning, irritation, thinning of the skin
- Skin sensitivity at the site of application
Precautions and Warnings of MELABEST TUBE OF 15GM CREAM
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a history of allergic reactions after the application of topical creams.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You think rashes or infections have developed on the skin after using this medicine.
- A prolonged application may lead to side effects such as Cushing's syndrome (weight gain, fatty deposits under the skin, moon face, purple patches on the skin.), increased sugar levels in the blood and urine....
- Avoid exposure to sun rays as it may be harmful after applying this cream.
Directions for Use of MELABEST TUBE OF 15GM CREAM
- Use Melabest cream as directed by your doctor.
- Apply it on a healthy skin surface. Avoid applying on cuts and wounds.
- Wash your hands before and after using this medicine unless your hands are the area to be treated.
- If your eyes come in contact with this cream, then rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.
Storage and disposal of MELABEST TUBE OF 15GM CREAM
- Store Melabest cream in the original container in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
- Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
- Do not freeze.
Quick Tips of MELABEST TUBE OF 15GM CREAM
- Melabest cream is used for the treatment and prevention of moderate-to-severe melasma.
- This cream is meant for external application only and should be applied exactly as recommended by your doctor.
- Apply it on a healthy skin surface. Avoid applying on cuts and wounds.
- Wash your hands before and after using this medicine unless your hands are the area to be treated.
- Talk to your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Melabest cream.
- If you experience any skin irritation, itching or redness after using the cream, stop using it immediately and consult your doctor.
- Avoid exposure to sun rays as it may be harmful after applying this cream.
- Before using this cream, consult your doctor about your complete medical history.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Dosage of MELABEST TUBE OF 15GM CREAM
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of MELABEST TUBE OF 15GM CREAM
How Does It Work?
- Melabest cream contains a combination of Mometasone, Tretinoin and Hydroquinone as active ingredients and works by the combined action of these three components.
- 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 of MELABEST TUBE OF 15GM CREAM
Interactions with other medicines
- Since Melabest cream 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 and supplements to avoid interaction with Melabest cream.
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How should I use Melabest cream?
- Apply it gently as a thin film and rub or massage it thoroughly after applying until the cream absorbs into the skin.
- Exposure to the sun should be avoided, and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen to prevent the sun's radiation from reaching your skin.
- Do not use this cream more than as advised by the doctor. This cream should not be used for a prolonged duration to avoid side effects such as skin thinning, irritation.
Q: What are the precautions to be taken while applying Melabest cream?
- Do not apply anywhere near the eyes, nose, mouth or any infected or exposed surfaces.
- Do not occlude (applying a polythene film) after applying this cream or use it under bandages.
- Limit sun exposure and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen while going out in the sun to avoid damage to the skin by radiations.
- You should cover the areas of skin where this medicine is applied when outdoors.
Q: What is melasma?
Q: What are the causes of melasma?
Q: Can I use this medicine for acne and pimples?
Q: How does Melabest cream work?
Q: Is this medicine good for the face?
Q: Can I use Melabest cream for pigmentation?
Q: What are the side effects of Melabest cream?
Q: What is the composition of Melabest cream?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 13 May 2022]
- Drugs H. Tretinoin Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2021 [cited 13 May 2022]
- Mometasone-based triple combination therapy in melasma: is it really safe. [Internet]. [cited 13 May 2022]
- Drugs H. Mometasone Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2021 [cited 13 May 2022]
- Hydroquinone Topical: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing - WebMD [Internet]. Webmd.com. 2021 [cited 13 May 2022]
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