Melanorm HC Cream (Hydroquinone 2% / Tretinoin 0.025% / Hydrocortisone 1%)

About Melanorm HC Cream

MELANORM HC CREAM is a skin related medication primarily used to treat melasma (dark brown patch on skin). Melasma also known as chloasma or mask of pregnancy, is a common skin condition which causes brown patches on the face. It is more common in women than in men. The discoloured (grey-brown) patches occur mostly on forehead, chin, nose and cheeks.

MELANORM HC CREAM contains three medicines, namely: Hydroquinone (skin lightening or bleaching agent), Mometasone (corticosteroid) and Tretinoin (a form of Vitamin A or retinoids). Hydroquinone belongs to the class of skin lightening agents that works by decreasing the amount of melanin (a skin pigment) that is responsible for the darkening of the skin. Mometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling. Tretinoin belongs to the class of retinoids (man-made vitamin A) that works by increasing the renewal of skin cells, which helps in natural exfoliation of skin’s outer layers.

MELANORM HC CREAM is only for external use. Take a small amount of MELANORM HC CREAM on the fingertip and apply on the clean and dry affected area. Avoid contact of MELANORM HC CREAM with nose, mouth, eyes, ears or vagina. Do not apply on a cut, open wound or burn skin area. In case MELANORM HC CREAM comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Some people may experience skin pain, acne, redness, irritation, burning, itching or stinging sensation of the skin. Most of these side effects of MELANORM HC CREAM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to MELANORM HC CREAM or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant, nursing mother or planning for pregnancy, it is advised to consult a doctor before using MELANORM HC CREAM. MELANORM HC CREAM is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Do not apply MELANORM HC CREAM on ulcerated skin or wounds. Avoid sun exposure while using MELANORM HC CREAM as it may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight and cause sunburn. Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn. Do not cover or wrap the treated area with a bandage unless advised by your doctor. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as the fabric (bedding, clothing, dressings) that is in contact with MELANORM HC CREAM catches fire and burns easily. If you have a sulfite allergy, asthma, have rosacea (redness and often red, small, pus-filled bumps on the face), acne, skin thinning, perioral dermatitis (redness and swelling of the skin around the mouth), genital itching, chickenpox, diabetes, cold sores, ulcerated skin, warts, shingles (a viral infection causing painful rash), eczema (itchy, swelling of the skin) or any other skin condition, inform your doctor before taking MELANORM HC CREAM.

Uses of Melanorm HC Cream

Melasma

Medicinal Benefits

MELANORM HC CREAM is a combination of three drugs, namely: Hydroquinone, Mometasone and Tretinoin. Hydroquinone belongs to the class of skin lightening agents that works by decreasing the amount of melanin (a skin pigment) that is responsible for the darkening of the skin. Mometasone is a corticosteroid that acts inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling. When the skin reacts to any allergens, such chemicals are released normally. Tretinoin belongs to the class of retinoids (man-made vitamin A) that works by increasing the renewal of skin cells, which helps in natural exfoliation of skin’s outer layers. Also, tretinoin loosens the cells in the skin’s surface and unblocks pores by reducing the production of oil in the skin. Thereby, decreases pimples, whiteheads and blackheads.

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Directions for Use

MELANORM HC CREAM is only for external use. Wash the face with mild soap and pat the skin dry. Take a small amount of MELANORM HC CREAM on a fingertip and apply on the clean and dry affected area one time in a day at night or as advised by your doctor. Avoid contact of MELANORM HC CREAM with nose, mouth, eyes, ears or vagina. In case MELANORM HC CREAM comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Melanorm HC Cream

Like all medicines, MELANORM HC CREAM can cause some side effects such as skin pain, acne, redness, irritation, burning, itching or stinging sensation of the skin. Most of these side effects of MELANORM HC CREAM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to MELANORM HC CREAM or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant, nursing mother or planning for pregnancy, it is advised to consult a doctor before using MELANORM HC CREAM. MELANORM HC CREAM is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Do not apply MELANORM HC CREAM on ulcerated skin or wounds. Avoid sun exposure while using MELANORM HC CREAM as it may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight and cause sunburn. Do not cover or wrap the treated area with a bandage unless advised by your doctor. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as the fabric (bedding, clothing, dressings) that is in contact with MELANORM HC CREAM catches fire and burns easily. If you have a sulfite allergy, asthma, have rosacea (redness and often red, small, pus-filled bumps on the face), acne, skin thinning, perioral dermatitis (redness and swelling of the skin around the mouth), genital itching, chickenpox, diabetes, cold sores, ulcerated skin, warts, shingles (a viral infection causing painful rash), eczema (itchy, swelling of the skin) or any other skin condition, inform your doctor before taking MELANORM HC CREAM.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: MELANORM HC CREAM may interact with photosensitizing agents (aminolevulinic acid, porfirmer, verteporfin), topical antibiotics (benzoyl peroxide), retinoids (isotretinoin), psoralens (methoxsalen), sensitizer (methyl aminolevulinate), antiseptic (resorcinol), keratolytic agents (salicylic acid, sulfur).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have a sulfite allergy, asthma, have rosacea (redness and often red, small, pus-filled bumps on the face), acne, skin thinning, perioral dermatitis (redness and swelling of the skin around the mouth), genital itching, chickenpox, diabetes, cold sores, ulcerated skin, warts, shingles (a viral infection causing painful rash), eczema (itchy, swelling of the skin) or any other skin condition, inform your doctor before taking MELANORM HC CREAM.