Medical Description
Melabest cream is a combination medicine used for the treatment and prevention of moderate-to-severe melasma (dark and discoloured patches on the skin) and senile lentigines (dark spots or age spots in older people due to exposure to the sun). Melasma is a condition where the skin develops brown or blue-grey patches on the face, which may be due to hormonal changes or exposure to the sun. This medicine lightens the skin tone or appearance. It contains a combination of three medicines – mometasone, tretinoin and hydroquinone as the active ingredients. Do not use it for a prolonged duration unless it is prescribed by your dermatologist, as it contains a steroid. Wash your hands before and after applying this cream. Avoid sun exposure immediately after applying for this medicine. Use this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor.
Uses of Melabest Tube Of 15gm Cream
Melabest cream is used to treat moderate-to-severe melasma (dark and discoloured patches on the skin). It is used to lighten the skin tone or appearance, especially when there is a dark pigmentation.
Contraindications of Melabest Tube Of 15gm Cream
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If you are allergic to mometasone, tretinoin and hydroquinone or any other ingredients of Melabest cream.
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If you have skin conditions such as eczema (infected skin due to allergy), rosacea (small red pustules on face), rashes around the mouth (perioral dermatitis) or damaged skin anywhere in the body.
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If you have a viral or fungal infection of the skin, any ulcers on the skin or tuberculosis.
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If you need exposure to the sun for prolonged periods (using sunscreen lotion is advisable).
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If you have a skin tumor or a family history of skin tumor.
Side effects of Melabest Tube Of 15gm Cream
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Itching, redness, burning, irritation, thinning of the skin
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Skin sensitivity at the site of application
Precautions and Warnings of Melabest Tube Of 15gm Cream
Pregnancy
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Can I apply Melabest cream during pregnancy?
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Melabest cream should not be used in pregnant women, as it has the potential to cause birth defects in the unborn baby. Please consult your doctor before using any medicine.
Breast Feeding
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Can I apply Melabest cream while breastfeeding?
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It is unknown if the components of Melabest cream pass in breast milk, and there are no establishments of its safety in breastfeeding women. Thus, it is not recommended to use if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
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Can I drive if I have applied Melabest cream?
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Melabest cream is a topical preparation and may not affect your driving ability or ability to handle machinery.
Alcohol
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Can I consume alcohol with Melabest cream?
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It is unknown if components of this medicine interact with alcohol.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
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You have a history of allergic reactions after the application of topical creams.
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You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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You think rashes or infections have developed on the skin after using this medicine.
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A prolonged application may lead to side effects such as Cushing’s syndrome (weight gain, fatty deposits under the skin, moon face, purple patches on the skin.), increased sugar levels in the blood and urine.
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Avoid exposure to sun rays as it may be harmful after applying this cream.
Mode of Action of Melabest Tube Of 15gm Cream
How Does It Work?
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Melabest cream contains a combination of Mometasone, Tretinoin and Hydroquinone as active ingredients and works by the combined action of these three components.
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Hydroquinone inhibits an enzyme known as tyrosinase, which is responsible for the production of a pigment called melanin. Melanin is responsible for skin pigmentation and melasma.
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Tretinoin is a metabolite of Vitamin A and is keratolytic. It is responsible for the elimination of melanin that has been formed. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
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Mometasone is a corticosteroid, and it works by blocking the production of inflammatory chemicals like prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Mometasone narrows and constricts blood vessels, which are dilated (widened) and leaky and allowing other inflammatory cells into the skin to promote the inflammatory response.
Directions for Use of Melabest Tube Of 15gm Cream
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Use Melabest cream as directed by your doctor.
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Apply it on a healthy skin surface. Avoid applying on cuts and wounds.
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Wash your hands before and after using this medicine unless your hands are the area to be treated.
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If your eyes come in contact with this cream, then rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.
Interactions of Melabest Tube Of 15gm Cream
Interactions with other medicines
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Since Melabest cream is to be used externally on the skin, it is less likely to interact with other medicines. However, always consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions.
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You should always tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparation and supplements to avoid interaction with Melabest cream.
Storage and disposal of Melabest Tube Of 15gm Cream
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Store Melabest cream in the original container in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
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Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
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Do not freeze.
Dosage of Melabest Tube Of 15gm Cream
Overdose
As Melabest medicine is for external application only, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. If you have overapplied it, then wipe out the excess medicine with tissue or cotton. Excessive use for a prolonged duration is not advisable as it can lead to hormonal issues.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed applying Melabest, then apply it as soon as possible. Do not overapply this cream to compensate for the missed application.
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