What is Melamet Cream?
Melamet cream is a skin-lightening agent used to treat Melasma (brown patches caused on the skin).
Melamet cream also treats blemishes, dark circles, wrinkles, and dark spots. It is a combination of three medicines: Hydroquinone, Tretinoin, and Mometasone.
Hydroquinone is a bleaching agent. Tretinoin is a corticosteroid. And Mometasone is a retinoid.
Melamet cream reduces the amount of Melanin that is responsible for skin darkening. It is recommended for short-term use only as it contains steroids.
Melamet cream is a prescription medication. Hence, one must use it only if your doctor prescribes it.
Please buy it from a reputed pharmacy store online or offline with a valid doctor's prescription.
How to use Melamet cream?
Before using Melamet cream, wash your hands and pat dry. Squeeze some cream from the tube and apply it to the dark spots.
Rub the cream in the affected area with your hands. Please wash your hands after applying it. Don't apply it to open wounds or cuts. Use it once daily before bedtime.
Avoid contact with eyes, nose, ears and vagina. If you have applied more, remove the extra amount with wipes or cotton.
How does Melamet cream work?
The ingredient Hydroquinone inhibits the action of an enzyme called Tyrosinase, which produces Melanin, which is responsible for skin pigmentation.
Tretinoin in Melamet cream is a Vitamin A derivative responsible for treating acne, dark spots, and wrinkles.
Mometasone belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids. It blocks the production of Prostaglandins, which cause skin redness. As a result, it reduces redness and swelling in the skin.
As a result, combining these three ingredients, Melamet cream treats Melasma and other dark patches.
What are the side effects of Melamet cream?
Melamet cream may cause side effects such as:
- Thin skin
- Burning
- Itching
- Redness
- Dryness
- Irritation.
These side effects are mild and disappear with regular use of cream.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Melamet cream?
- Remember these precautions when you are using Melamet cream.
- Melamet cream is not safe to use in pregnancy as it has the risk of causing congenital disabilities.
- Don't use Melamet cream if you have a known allergy to topical medications.
- Discontinue using it if you experience infections after use.
- Avoid sun exposure when using Melamet cream.
- Use sunscreen and a protective cloth when going out under the Sun after using Melamet cream.
- The use of Melamet cream is recommended for external application only.
- Don't use this medicine if you have a skin tumour.
- Rinse your eyes immediately with water if the cream comes in contact with your eyes.
- Avoid using Melamet cream if you are allergic to its ingredients.
- Children below 12 years should avoid using Melamet cream.
- Breastfeeding mothers should avoid using Melamet cream for longer duration.
- Don't use Melamet cream in more than the recommended amount.
