Reetor-HC Cream is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of melasma. It helps in quick skin renewal. It provides relief from redness, swelling, and itching.

Reetor-HC 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, itchiness, and redness at the application site.

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 Reetor-HC Cream

Treatment of Melasma

Benefits of Reetor-HC Cream

In Treatment of Melasma

Melasma is a common skin problem that causes dark, discolored patches on your skin. It is more commonly seen in females than males. Reetor-HC 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. Reetor-HC Cream also reduces any redness, rash, pain or itchiness that may be caused in 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 Reetor-HC 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 Reetor-HC

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Reetor-HC 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 Reetor-HC Cream works

Reetor-HC Cream is a combination of three medicines: Hydroquinone, Mometasone and Tretinoin, which treats 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. This effect is reversible. Mometasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A that helps the skin to renew itself more quickly.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Reetor-HC 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

Reetor-HC 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 Reetor-HC Cream?

If you miss a dose of Reetor-HC 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.

Reetor-HC Cream

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Quick tips

Reetor-HC Cream is used for the short-term treatment of mild to moderate melasma.
It helps reduce scars, marks, blemishes, and dark circles under the eyes.
It should always be used along with sun-avoidance measures, like using sunscreens and wearing protective clothing.
Apply and massage gently till the cream is fully absorbed, once daily at night.
Initial improvement may be seen in just 2 weeks, full results generally appear after 2-3 months of regular use.
Do not apply on broken or infected areas of skin. Discontinue use if you experience irritation or allergy and consult your doctor.
Do not use it for longer than 6-8 weeks without consulting your doctor.

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User feedback

What are you using Reetor-HC Cream for?

Melasma

75%

Others

25%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

83%

Average

17%

What were the side-effects while using Reetor-HC Cream?

Application s*

100%

*Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How do you take Reetor-HC Cream?

With food

100%

Please rate Reetor-HC Cream on price

Not Expensive

67%

Average

33%

FAQs

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Reetor-HC Cream?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Q. How to use Reetor-HC Cream?

Follow the directions given by the doctor. Apply the medicine thinly and in sufficient quantity to cover the affected areas. Reetor-HC Cream is usually applied two or three times a day to the affected areas of skin.

Q. Will Reetor-HC Cream be more effective if taken more than prescribed?

No, Reetor-HC Cream will not be more effective if overused. Overusing the medicine can result in too much medicine being absorbed into the body. This may lead to thinning or weakening of the skin and other serious side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

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References

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Tretinoin. Manati, Puerto Rico: Janssen Ortho LLC; 1997 [revised Jan. 2014]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Country of origin: India

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