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Melacare Cream
Prescription Required
Introduction of Melacare Cream
Melacare 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.
Melacare 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.
Melacare 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 Melacare Cream
- Treatment of Melasma
Benefits of Melacare 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. Melacare 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. Melacare 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.
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 Melacare 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 Melacare
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Melacare 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Melacare 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
Melacare 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 Melacare Cream?
If you miss a dose of Melacare 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.
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Quick tips
Melacare Cream
- Melacare 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.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Patient concerns
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Melacare Cream
Once A Day
84%
Twice A Day
8%
Alternate Day
4%
Twice A Week
1%
Thrice A week
1%
Once A Week
1%
Four Times A *
1%
Thrice A Day
1%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Melacare Cream for?
Hyperpigmenta*
46%
Melasma (Dark*
26%
Acne
18%
Skin disorder*
5%
Others
4%
*Hyperpigmentation (Dark skin patches), Melasma (Dark patches on the skin), Skin disorders
How much was the improvement?
Poor
58%
Excellent
25%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Melacare Cream?
Skin irritati*
31%
No Side Effec*
25%
Skin thinning
19%
Headache
12%
Muscle disord*
6%
*Skin irritation, No Side Effect, Muscle disorders
How do you take Melacare Cream?
With or witho*
78%
With food
11%
Empty stomach
11%
*With or without food
Please rate Melacare Cream on price
Expensive
40%
Average
37%
Not Expensive
23%
FAQs
Melacare Cream
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Melacare 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.
How to use Melacare Cream?
Follow the directions given by the doctor. Apply the medicine thinly and in sufficient quantity to cover the affected areas. Melacare Cream is usually applied two or three times a day to the affected areas of skin.
Will Melacare Cream be more effective if taken more than prescribed?
No, Melacare 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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Marketer details
Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Melacare Cream. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Melacare Cream. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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