Melacare HC Cream
Salt Composition
Hydroquinone (4% w/w) + Tretinoin (0.025% w/w) + Hydrocortisone (1% w/w)
Key Information
Short Description
Melacare HC Cream is a prescription medicine used to treat melasma, providing relief from redness, swelling, and itching.
Dosage Form
Cream
Introduction
Melacare HC Cream is a combination of three medicines: Hydroquinone, Tretinoin, and Hydrocortisone. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. 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 thinning of the skin, dry skin, burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site.
Directions for Use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Thinning of the skin Dry skin Burning Irritation Itching Redness at the application site
Breastfeeding Warning
This medicine is not safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.
Pregnancy Warning
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from any other disease.
How it works
Melacare HC Cream is a combination of three medicines: Hydroquinone, Tretinoin, and Hydrocortisone. Hydroquinone is a skin lightening medicine that 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. Hydrocortisone is a steroid that blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen, and itchy.
Quick Tips
Wear long-sleeved clothing, sunglasses, and 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 Melacare HC Cream, inform your doctor if you have any skin problems or are applying any other medicines to your skin.
