Melapik Ever New Cream
Melapik Ever New Cream may be used for the treatment of patients with skin hyperpigmentation. It helps to treat melasma, a skin condition in which gray-brown patches appear on the face that is usually caused due to sun exposure.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Melapik Ever New Cream
Skin irritation
Redness of skin
Burning or stinging sensation at application site
Itchy skin
Swelling of skin at the application site
Red spots on skin
Peeling and blistering of skin
Uses of Melapik Ever New Cream
What is it prescribed for?
Skin hyperpigmentation
This medicine may be used to reduce freckles, age spots, darkened skin, etc. caused due to excessive sun exposure or due to a change in the levels of certain hormones in the body.
Melasma
This medicine may be used to treat melasma, a skin condition in which gray-brown patches appear on the face that is usually caused due to sun exposure.
When not to use?
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to tretinoin, isotretinoin, retinoids, hydroquinone, allantoin, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Sunburn
This medicine should not be applied on areas of the skin having sunburns.
Related Product
Melapik Ever New Cream
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Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. If the medicine is used, care should be taken such that the infant does not come into contact with the medicine.
General warnings
External use
This medicine is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the mouth and eyes. Do not use this medicine on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, and serious burns.
Skin sensitivity test
It is advised to take a sensitivity test to rule out the possibility of an allergic reaction before starting the regular use of this medicine.
Sun exposure
Use of this medicine may cause adverse reactions to the skin on sun exposure. You are advised to take appropriate precautionary measures while stepping out into sunlight during treatment with this medicine.
Other skin creams
This medicine may interact with other skin care or medicinal products. Consult your doctor before starting the use of other products along with this medicine.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Methoxsalen
Benzoyl Peroxide (Topical)
Salicylic Acid (Topical)
Disease interactions
Eczema
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from eczema due to the increased risk of severe irritation to the eczematous skin. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Sunburn
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from sunburn due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Apply a thin layer of the cream to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor.
