Melnor Cream

Melnor Cream

Melnor Cream from Glenmark is a prescription triple-combination cream for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe melasma on the face. It pairs three actives that work on different parts of the problem: hydroquinone slows the enzyme that produces melanin, tretinoin speeds up the turnover of pigmented surface cells so they shed faster, and mometasone furoate – a corticosteroid – damps down the irritation the first two would otherwise cause. Because of the steroid, it is meant for short, supervised courses rather than daily long-term use. 20 g tube.

Key Features

• Triple-combination formula – the standard modified Kligman regimen for melasma.
• Hydroquinone 2% reduces melanin production at source.
• Tretinoin 0.025% accelerates shedding of pigmented surface cells.
• Mometasone Furoate 0.1% controls the irritation the other two can cause.
• From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals; 20 g tube.

Composition / Key Ingredients

• Hydroquinone USP – 2.0% w/w
• Tretinoin USP – 0.025% w/w
• Mometasone Furoate IP – 0.1% w/w
• Cream base – q.s.

Please refer to the pack label for the complete list of ingredients.

Uses & Benefits

• Short-term, intermittent treatment of moderate to severe facial melasma.
• Helps lighten dark brown patches on the cheeks, forehead and upper lip.
• Evens out patchy tone caused by hormonal or sun-driven pigmentation.
• Reduces the redness and irritation that depigmenting agents alone can cause.
• Works alongside strict sun protection, not instead of it.
• Prescribed when milder measures have not controlled the pigmentation.

Directions for Use

• Apply a thin layer to the affected areas once daily at night, or exactly as your doctor directs.
• Wash and dry the skin first, then apply about 30 minutes before bed.
• Use only on the pigmented patches – do not spread it over the whole face.
• Wash your hands after applying.
• Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning throughout the course.

Precautions

• Schedule H prescription drug. The pack states: “Not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.”
• Do not use for longer than 6–8 weeks without medical review. Mometasone is a corticosteroid; prolonged facial use can thin the skin, cause visible capillaries and trigger steroid-induced rosacea.
• Not to be used during pregnancy – tretinoin can harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Avoid sunlight and UV exposure. The pack warns that sun exposure will cause repigmentation of the treated area, undoing the benefit.
• For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth and mucous membranes, and do not apply to broken or infected skin.
• Expect some dryness, redness, peeling or stinging early on. Stop and consult your doctor if irritation is severe or the pigmentation worsens.

Storage

• Store at a temperature below 25°C. Do not freeze.
• Keep the tube tightly closed after use.
• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Disclaimer: Melnor Cream is a prescription medicine and is dispensed against a valid prescription. It is not a cosmetic moisturiser. This information is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.