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 Melanorm

Dry skin
Skin burn
Skin peeling
Skin redness
Itching

How to use Melanorm 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.

How Melanorm Cream works

Melanorm Cream is a skin lightening medication. It works by reducing the amount of a pigment (melanin) that causes darkening of skin. It does so by suppressing the activity of tyrosinase, the enzyme required to make melanin.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Melanorm 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Melanorm Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Melanorm Cream?

If you miss a dose of Melanorm Cream, take 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.

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Quick tips

Melanorm Cream helps in lightening of hyperpigmented skin.
It should always be used along with sun-avoidance measures, like using sunscreens (UV-A and UV-B protective) and wearing protective clothing.
Apply a thin film to and around the affected area/lesion.
Avoid getting it in your eyes or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
Apply it as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor with regular follow-up.
Apply a very small amount of cream to check an allergic reaction. Continue with the treatment if no allergic reaction occurs in 24 hours.
Do not apply on broken or infected areas of skin. Discontinue use if you experience irritation or allergy and consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Hydroquinone

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Anti Pigmentation & Skin lightening agent

Patient concerns

Treatment of melasma. Do or do not for melasma

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

The pigmentation is not clear can u post another picture

Melasma on my nose ple suggest me treatment for melasma

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Kojic cream at night over spots

User feedback

What are you using Melanorm Cream for?

Hyperpigmenta*

100%

*Hyperpigmentation (Dark skin patches)

How do you take Melanorm Cream?

Empty stomach

50%

With food

50%

Please rate Melanorm Cream on price

Not Expensive

100%

FAQs

Q. Is Melanorm Cream safe/good for skin?

Yes. Melanorm Cream is used to bleach dark patches of skin. It is available as creams to be applied externally and is safe if used as directed, for the prescribed duration by your doctor. Occasionally it may cause side effects-red, sore, itchy, inflamed skin indicating an allergic reaction. Please contact your doctor immediately if you notice any such skin reactions

Q. Is Melanorm Cream a steroid?

No.Melanorm Cream does not have a structure or effect similar to steroids

Q. Is Melanorm Cream safe to use on face?

Yes.Melanorm Cream is used to bleach dark patches of skin and can be used on the face. It is available as creams to be applied externally and is safe if used as directed for the prescribed duration by your doctor. Please limit sun exposures and apply sunscreens or cover the treated area with protective clothing. Even minimal exposure to sun can reverse the bleaching effect of Melanorm Cream

Q. Is Melanorm Cream banned in India?

No.Melanorm Cream is available and is not a banned drug in India

Q. Is Melanorm Cream carcinogenic/does Melanorm Cream cause cancer?

Studies of Melanorm Cream in animals have indicated some evidences of cancer causing potential (carcinogenicity). However, the carcinogenic effects in human are not known

Q. Is Melanorm Cream toxic?

No. Melanorm Cream is not toxic if used as directed, for the prescribed duration by your doctor. It is available as creams and meant for external use on the skin onl

Q. Does Melanorm Cream lighten/bleach your skin?

Melanorm Cream bleaches/lightens dark patches of skin

Q. Does Melanorm Cream lighten skin permanently?

It reduces the accumulation of skin pigment called melanin that causes darkening of skin. This effect of Melanorm Cream is reversible (reversible depigmentation) with time and exposure to sun and therefore not permanent

Q. Does Melanorm Cream bleach clothes?

No. Melanorm Cream has no known effect on bleaching clothes

Q. Does Melanorm Cream make skin darker?

Melanorm Cream may cause blue-black darkening of skin. This is not the normal effect of Melanorm Cream. Discontinue use and contact your doctor immediately if you notice darkening of skin upon use of Melanorm Cream

Q. Does Melanorm Cream help acne?

No. Melanorm Cream is used to bleach or lighten dark patches of skin. It has no known effect in the treatment of acne

Q. Does Melanorm Cream cause redness?

Occasionally Melanorm Cream may cause side effects – redness of skin, sore, itchy, inflamed skin indicating an allergic reaction. Please contact your doctor immediately if you notice any such skin reactions.

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