Melano Cream is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat melasma. It helps in quick skin renewal. It provides relief from redness, swelling and itching.

Melano Cream should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. It is for external use only.

Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include burning, irritation, itching and redness at the application site, acne, and dry mouth.

If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from any other disease. This medicine is not safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.

Uses of Melano Cream

Melasma

Benefits of Melano Cream

In Melasma

Melasma is a common skin problem that causes dark, discolored patches on your skin primarily on the face. It frequently occurs during pregnancy and menopause. Melano Cream helps to lighten these dark patches by reducing the production of melanin (natural skin pigment). It lightens skin color and gives a smoother-looking skin. Melano Cream also reduces any swelling, redness and itchiness especially if you have a sensitive skin. This helps boost your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.

Side effects of Melano 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 Melano

Erythema (skin redness)
Skin peeling
Burning sensation
Dryness
Itching
Acne
Dryness in mouth

How to use Melano 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 Melano Cream works

Melano Cream is a combination of three medicines: Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Fluocinolone acetonide which treat melasma (dark spots on skin). Hydroquinone is a skin lightening medicine. It reduces the amount of a skin pigment (melanin) that causes darkening of skin. Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A that helps the skin to renew itself more quickly. Fluocinolone acetonide is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Melano Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Melano Cream is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Melano Cream?

If you miss a dose of Melano Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Melano Cream to reduce skin pigmentation.
Along with applying Melano Cream, wear long-sleeved clothing, sunglasses, hat whenever you step outside in the hot sun for better protection.
Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor.
Use moisturizer regularly to overcome skin dryness during the course of treatment.
You may also use certain safe cosmetics (after consulting with your doctor) in order to lighten pigmentation.
Before using Melano Cream, inform your doctor if you have any skin problems or are applying any other medicines to your skin.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Patient concerns

My dermatologist doubled my dose of Melano TX tablet used for Melasma on 3rd Feb, before this I was on 1 capsule per day. This month my period is delayed by a week and I am not sexually active. My periods are normally on time. Does Melano TX have an effect on the menstrual cycle? Please let me know. Thank you.

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Not that I'm aware of

Dear sir/madam! Myself PATIENT from orai Uttar Pradesh my age is 28 of years and I'm suffering from melasma scars over my face continuously from last five years, several times i got them treated from expert dermatologists but all gone vain. As i continue the medicine they disappear and when i discontinue the medicine they again appears. They look incurable. Just lately i heared about hormonal problem with thyroid gland which is highly responsible for this type of problem. Now should i go through thyroid gland test if there is any problem with that, that may be detected. Please send suggestions. Reply regards. PATIENT

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

hello see melasma is a notorious disease of skin due its recurrent nature and most of the time resistant to treatmentno matter what you do your melasma even if cures may come back any timryou have to accept thatu can continue a sunscreen like sunmate gel-30mins before sunexposure dailyand at bedtime use Melano TX cream -once daily for 2months continuously then on alternate nights for 4wks

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References

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Fluocinolone acetonide + hydroquinone + tretinoin. Canada: G Production Inc.; 2013. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
CiplaMed. Fluocinolone acetonide + Hydroquinone + Tretinoin [Prescribing Information]. [Accessed 14 Aug. 2024] (online) Available from:

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