WHAT IS MELA 3?
MELA 3 contains Fluocinolone, Hydroquinone and Tretinoin
Fluocinonlone is a mild corticosteroid that reduces inflammation
Hydroxyquinone is a depigmenting agent that interrupts the formation and synthesis of melanin to help lighten the skin
Tretinoin works by increasing the skin cell turnover rate, which helps exfoliate the skin
WHAT MELA 3 IS USED FOR?
MELA 3 is used to treat a skin condition called melasma. Melasma consists of dark (hyperpigmented) spots on facial skin, especially on the cheeks and forehead. This condition usually happens with hormone changes
WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS:
TALK TO DOCTOR
Talk to your doctor before using this medicine, if you:
Are allergic to Fluocinolone, Hydroquinone and Tretinoin or any of the ingredients in this medicine
PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine
INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you are using topical medicines such as,
Certain astringents
Certain medicated soaps, shampoos and hair permanent products
DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:
Always apply this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
Gently wash your face with a mild cleanser
Don?t use a wash cloth to apply the cleanser, just use your fingers
Rinse and pat your skin dry
Apply at night, at least 30 minutes before bedtime
Put a small amount (pea sized or 1/2 inch or less) of MELA 3 on your fingertip
Apply a thin coat onto the discolored spot(s). Include about 1/2 inch of normal skin surrounding the affected area
Rub the medicine lightly and uniformly into your skin
The medicine should become invisible almost at once
If you can still see it, you are using too much
Keep the medicine away from the corners of your nose, your mouth, eyes and open wounds. Spread it away from those areas when applying it
Do not cover the treated area with anything after applying
If your skin gets too irritated, stop using MELA 3, and let your doctor know
To help avoid skin dryness, you may use a moisturizer in the morning after you wash your face
You may also use a moisturizer and cosmetics during the day
Use a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 and a wide-brimmed hat over the treated areas. If you get sunburned, stop using MELA 3 until your skin is healed
If you use more MELA 3
Too much MELA 3 may irritate your skin, waste medicine, and won?t give you faster or better results
Do not use more MELA 3 or apply it more often than recommended by your doctor
SIDE EFFECTS OF MELA 3 CREAM 15GM:
SERIOUS
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
• Mild to moderate redness, peeling, burning, dryness or itching
• Infection of the hair follicles, acne, change in skin color
• Inflammation around the mouth, skin infection
• Skin thinning, stretch marks, and sweat problem
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature (15-25?C)
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Keep out of reach of children
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