Akira Cream is used to treat melasma. Melasma is a condition in which brown-colored patches appear on the face. This medicine helps to control hyperpigmentation of the skin.
Akira Cream is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of clots which leads to the stoppage of bleeding. This medicine must be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should not take it if you have any known allergy to this medicine.
The most common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Let yor doctor know if you experience of these symptoms that persist or other you. Also, inform your doctor if you have undergone any cardiac surgery or you are suffering from any kidney disease.
This medicine is safe to use in pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. It is also safe to use in patients suffering from liver diseases. It is advised not to consume alcohol after taking this medicine as there can be excessive drowsiness.
Melasma is a common skin problem that causes dark, discolored patches on your skin. It is more commonly seen in females than males. Akira Cream helps to lighten these dark patches of the skin usually caused by pregnancy, birth control pills, hormone medicine, or injury to the skin. It effectively blocks that process in the skin that leads to discoloration. Akira Cream also reduces any redness, rash, pain, or itchiness that may be caused by this condition.
This improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. You should always use it as prescribed and only apply the amount you have been told to. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.
Side effects of Akira Cream
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Akira
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
How to use Akira Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Akira Cream works
Akira Cream is a procoagulant agent. In the presence of UV light, plasminogen (enzyme) induces the production of melanin (pigment) to cause pigmentation and dark spots in the skin. It inhibits the activation of plasminogen, thus lead to a decrease in the production of melanin. This is how it works to treat melasma and hyperpigmentation of the skin.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Akira Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Akira Cream should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Akira Cream?
If you miss a dose of Akira Cream, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Akira Cream is used for the treatment of Melasma( brown patches on the skin).
Apply it as a thin layer over the affected area or as suggested.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
Do not apply to broken, diseased, infected, inflamed or irritated skin, or to open wounds.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amino Acids, Peptides Analogues
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Antifibrinolytic Agents
Patient concerns
Treatment of melasma. Do or do not for melasma
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
The pigmentation is not clear can u post another picture
I have some black spots on my penile shaft. There were also some papules created but after using candid b cream it was gone. What medicine will I use to remove this spot,there is no any type of inflammation and itchiness only spot are present. Give me some suggestions please.
Is any ayurveda medicine for melasma which is efficient to remove melasma pigmentation completly ?
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
Apply melatru cream and evenshade cream both to be mixed togather. Pour 1 -2 drops of kumkumadi oil in your nostrill on daily basis. It is very effective.
What is melasma. My face has facing with melasma. Please give most valuable suggestion and medition of total clear to melasma of myface. Thanking you sir.
Dr. Himanshu Gupta
Dermatology
Melasma is brown black Pigmentation of face, mainly affecting butterfly area of the face. It may be aggravated by sunlight exposure. Treatment depends on type and extent.
Actually I'm suffering with a melasma .i have consulted skin specialist he prescribed me vitazed gold ,and melalumin cream Melasma on fore head and nose below eye How to treat this.shoud i need use medication for a long term ? Can i use kojivit gel with vitazed gold tablets
Yes, Akira Cream can be used to lighten the skin. It has been proven effective in improving melasma (pigmentation of skin). Do consult your doctor and get your skin condition diagnosed before you start taking this medication.
Can Akira Cream be used in hyperpigmented skin?
Yes, Akira Cream can be used topically in case of ultraviolet radiation-induced hyperpigmentation and other pigmentation disorders of the skin. Do consult your doctor and get your skin condition diagnosed before you start taking this medication. Your doctor will decide whether you need this medication or not. Sometimes it can also be used topically on the place of bleeding to arrest bleeding locally.
Can a pregnant woman use Akira Cream?
No, Akira Cream should be avoided by pregnant women. This is because Akira Cream may get transmitted from mother to fetus. There is no evidence whether it is safe to be taken in pregnant women. Do consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby.
Is Akira Cream a steroid?
No, Akira Cream is not a steroid medicine. It is a medication which prevents enzymes (causing pigmentation) binding to skin cells in cases with hyperpigmented skin. It also reduces the increased blood vessels formation in melasma.
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