MELALITE FORTE CREAM contains Hydroquinone which belongs to the group of medicines called Demelanizing agents. It is used to lighten the areas of darkened skin such as chloasma (brown patches appear on the face due to hormonal changes during pregnancy), melasma (skin problem caused by brown to gray-brown patches on the face due to sun exposure), freckles (small brown spots on skin often in areas that gets exposed to sun), age spots and acne scars.

Skin darkening is called as epidermal hyper-pigmentation and it is caused by deposit of too much melanin in the skin.

Before using MELALITE FORTE CREAM, inform your doctor if you have any inflammatory skin conditions, skin cancer or taking any other medicines that cause sensitivity to light (Ex. chlorpromazine, doxycycline and amiodarone).

This medicine is not recommended for use if you are regularly exposed to sunlight for long hours. Your doctor may advise you to use sunscreen products in addition to MELALITE FORTE CREAM to manage pigmentation on the skin.

MELALITE FORTE CREAM is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Also, it is not recommended for use in children (less than 12 years of age). The most common side effects of using MELALITE FORTE CREAM are irritation, pain or swelling at the site of application, redness and skin dryness. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect gets worse or bothers you.

USES OF MELALITE FORTE CREAM

Used to lighten the areas of darkened skin such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, age spots and acne scars

 HOW MELALITE FORTE CREAM WORKS

MELALITE FORTE CREAM is used as a de-pigmentation agent on the skin to suppress the activity of cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes are responsible for producing melanin, which leads to the darkening of the skin. MELALITE FORTE CREAM suppresses the overactivity of these cells by blocking the melanin production cycle, thus leads to fading of the brownish spots.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Apply MELALITE FORTE CREAM as advised by your physician. It is for external use only. This medicine is applied using fingertips and rubbed evenly onto the affected area. Wash your hands immediately after applying MELALITE FORTE CREAM. Avoid contact with eyes and avoid exposure to sun immediately after application of this medicine. Your doctor will decide the frequency of application and duration of MELALITE FORTE CREAM for you depending upon your age and skin condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MELALITE FORTE CREAM

Irritation, pain or swelling at the site of application

Red itchy rash on skin (allergic contact dermatitis)

Redness (erythema)

Skin dryness (xeroderma)

Burning and stinging sensation

RARE

Blue-black and/or grey-blue discoloration of the skin (which signifies some deposits in the deep layer of the skin (ochronosis))

Stop applying MELALITE FORTE CREAM and consult your doctor immediately if you experience this side effect:

Signs of severe allergic reaction (such as hives, redness and extreme itching).