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Introduction of Melalite Plus Cream

Melalite Plus Cream is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat melasma. It helps in quick skin renewal. It provides relief from redness, swelling and itching.

Melalite Plus 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 thinning of the skin, dry skin, burning, irritation, itching 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 Melalite Plus Cream

  • Melasma

Benefits of Melalite Plus Cream

In Melasma

Melasma is a common skin problem that causes dark, discolored patches on your skin primarily on the face. It frequently occurs during pregnancy and menopause. Melalite Plus Cream helps to lighten these dark patches by reducing the production of melanin (natural skin pigment). It lightens skin color and gives a smoother-looking skin. Melalite Plus Cream also reduces any swelling, redness and itchiness especially if you have a sensitive skin. This helps boost your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.

Side effects of Melalite Plus 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 Melalite Plus

  • Thinning of skin
  • Dry skin
  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Melalite Plus 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
Melalite Plus 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
Melalite Plus 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 Melalite Plus Cream?

If you miss a dose of Melalite Plus 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.
Melalite Plus Cream
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Quick tips

Melalite Plus Cream

  • You have been prescribed Melalite Plus Cream to reduce skin pigmentation.
  • Along with applying Melalite Plus Cream, wear long-sleeved clothing, sunglasses, hat whenever you step outside in the hot sun for better protection.
  • Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor.
  • Use moisturizer regularly to overcome skin dryness during the course of treatment.
  • You may also use certain safe cosmetics (after consulting with your doctor) in order to lighten pigmentation.
  • Before using Melalite Plus Cream, inform your doctor if you have any skin problems or are applying any other medicines to your skin.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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melalite countinue use krne se skin cancer k chance h ki nhi skin cancer k chance hota h ki nhi melalite cuntinue use krne per plz answer me
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
Stop melalite it's not a good cream to be used for long termSkin cancer is a distant thought but it causes more distressful condition of face on continuous use
Light brownish spot on nose cheeks With mild itching She used melalite xl cream for one month but after stop cream its recurrent
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
Post a properly focussed picture of the skin condition
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