Myfair Tube Of 20gm Cream
Medical Description
Myfair cream is used in the treatment and prevention of moderate-to-severe melasma (dark and discoloured patches on the skin). It is a combination medicine containing mometasone, tretinoin and hydroquinone. Myfair Cream is also helpful in lightening skin tone or appearance and senile lentigines.
Senile lentigines are dark spots or age spots in older people due to exposure to the sun. Do not use it for a prolonged duration unless prescribed by your dermatologist, as it contains a steroid. Skinlite cream, No Scar cream, Skinshine cream, Hhlite cream and Melamet cream are other medicines having a combination of mometasone, tretinoin and hydroquinone.
Wash your hands before and after applying Myfair cream. Avoid sun exposure immediately after applying this medicine. Use Myfair exactly as instructed by the doctor. You may experience some application site reactions as side effects, but they normally fade away with time. Please info your doctor if you notice the side effects persist or worsen.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹178.50 |
You Save | ₹31.50 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Hydroquinone(0.2 %) + Tretinoin(0.025 %) + Mometasone Furoate(0.1 %) |
Uses | Melasma, lighten skin tone |
Side effects | Itching, redness, burning, irritation, thinning of the skin |
Therapy | DRUGS FOR MELASMA |
Uses of MYFAIR TUBE OF 20GM CREAM
Contraindications of MYFAIR TUBE OF 20GM CREAM
- If you are allergic to mometasone, tretinoin and hydroquinone or any other ingredients of Myfair 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 MYFAIR TUBE OF 20GM CREAM
- Itching, redness, burning, irritation, thinning of the skin
- Skin sensitivity at the site of application
Precautions and Warnings of MYFAIR TUBE OF 20GM 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 MYFAIR TUBE OF 20GM CREAM
- Use Myfair 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 cream 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 MYFAIR TUBE OF 20GM CREAM
- Store Myfair 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 MYFAIR TUBE OF 20GM CREAM
- Myfair cream is used to help in the treatment of melasma/hyperpigmentation of the skin. It also helps in lightening skin tone or appearance and 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. It is only intended for external use.
- Clean and dry the affected area before applying Myfair cream.
- Use a thin layer of cream and evenly distributed.
- Avoid applying the Myfair cream to broken or irritated skin.
- Before starting Myfair 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.
- Myfair 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.
- Myfair cream has no anti-acne or anti-pimple action and should not be used to treat such skin conditions.
Dosage of MYFAIR TUBE OF 20GM CREAM
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of MYFAIR TUBE OF 20GM CREAM
How Does It Work?
- Myfair 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 MYFAIR TUBE OF 20GM CREAM
Interactions with other medicines
- There is limited information available on the interaction of this medicine with other medicines. However, as it contains a combination of Mometasone, Tretinoin and Hydroquinone, any interactions may be seen with these three components, when taken alone may occur with this combination....
- Since Myfair 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 Myfair cream.
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How should I use Myfair 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 Myfair 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 Myfair cream for acne and pimples?
Q: How does Myfair cream work?
Q: Is Myfair cream good for the face?
Q: How long do I need to use Myfair cream?
Q: Can Myfair cream be used for diaper rash?
Q: Can Myfair cream be used for fairness?
Q: When do you apply the Myfair cream?
Q: What are the side effects of My fair cream?
Q: Does Myfair cream make skin sensitive to sunlight?
Q: Does Myfair cream affect the working of hormonal contraceptives?
Q: Can I use a moisturizer with Myfair cream?
Q: What is the use of Myfair cream?
Q: Does Myfair cream remove dark spots?
Q: Can Myfair cream be used during pregnancy?
Q: Is Myfair cream used for hyperpigmentation?
Q: Is Myfair cream a steroid cream?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 7 December 2021]
- Drugs H. Tretinoin Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2021 [cited 7 December 2021]
- Mometasone-based triple combination therapy in melasma: is it really safe. [Internet]. [cited 7 December 2021]
- Drugs H. Mometasone Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2021 [cited 7 December 2021]
- Hydroquinone Topical: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing - WebMD [Internet]. Webmd.com. 2021 [cited 7 December 2021]
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