Melacare Forte Tube Of 20gm Cream

• If you are allergic to mometasone, tretinoin and hydroquinone or any other ingredients of Melacare Forte 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 tumour or a family history of skin tumour.

• Itching, redness, burning, irritation and 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 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.

• Use Melacare Forte 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.

• Store Melacare Forte 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.

• Melacare Forte cream is used to help in the treatment of melasma/hyperpigmentation of the skin. It also helps in lightening skin tone or the appearance of dark spots or age spots in older people due to exposure to the sun.
• Do not use this cream for any other condition other than that specified by your doctor.
• Use this cream exactly as directed by your doctor. It is only intended for external use.
• Clean and dry the affected area before applying Melacare Forte cream.
• Use a thin layer of cream and evenly distributed.
• If your eyes come in contact with this cream, then rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.
• Before starting Melacare Forte cream, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are using and your complete medical history.
• Melacare Forte cream may cause redness, itching, or burning sensation in some individuals.
• Avoid exposure to sun rays after applying this cream, as it can cause sun sensitivity.
• Melacare Forte cream has no anti-acne or anti-pimple action and should not be used to treat such skin conditions.

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How Does It Work?

• Melacare Forte 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. 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 Melacare Forte 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 the Melacare Forte cream.