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Melafect Benefits & Uses

Melafect is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Hyperpigmentation

Melafect Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Hyperpigmentation Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: dose should be apply at least 30 minutes before bedtime, used in melasma
Geriatric	Disease: Hyperpigmentation Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: dose should be apply at least 30 minutes before bedtime, used in melasma

Melafect Related Warnings

Is the use of Melafect safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Melafect during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Melafect safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Melafect in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Melafect on the Kidneys?

Melafect does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Melafect on the Liver?

Melafect does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Melafect on the Heart?

Melafect has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Melafect with Other Drugs

Melafect should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Amiloride

Warfarin

Aspirin

Atenolol

Benzalkonium Chloride

Mild

Acarbose

Metformin

Chlorpropamide

Melafect Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Melafect unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Eczema
Psoriasis
Asthma
Skin Disorders and Diseases
Allergy
Liver Disease
Eczema
Diabetes
Diaper Rash
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Melafect

Is this Melafect habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Melafect has not been reported.

Melafect Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Melafect

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Melafect and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Melafect

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Melafect with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Melafect

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Melafect work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Melafect works by inhibiting the synthesis of melanin which is responsible for dark pigmentation of the skin. In addition, it softens the skin surface which promotes a reduction in scars.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I apply moisturizer over Melafect?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, moisturizer can be applied over the Melafect. First, apply Melafect on the affected area then wait for several minutes after that you can use or apply moisturizer over it.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to apply Melafect?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Melafect is safe to use, if it is applied in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as sensitive skin, thinning of the skin, redness, irritation, and burning sensation of the skin. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Melafect treat melasma?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Melafect is used to treat melasma. Melafect blocks the synthesis of melanin pigment in the skin whose excessive concentration causes melasma. Hence, in this way Melafect treats the melasma.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Melafect?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Melafect is a brand name of hydroquinone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as melanin synthesis inhibitor. It is a skin-lightening product which is used for the treatment of hyperpigmentation/melasma. It is also used to reduce scars and dark circles.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 892

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tri-luma® (fluocinolone acetonide, hydroquinone and tretinoin)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 718-719

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 869

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Retin-A Micro (tretinoin)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Retin-A® (tretinoin)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Renova® (tretinoin)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vesanoid® (tretinoin)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Synalar® (fluocinolone acetonide)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 895

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 370

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Melafect Benefits & Uses

Melafect Dosage & How to Take

Melafect Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Melafect with Other Drugs

Melafect Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Melafect

Melafect Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Melafect

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Melafect work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Question over 5 years ago

Can I apply moisturizer over Melafect?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Question almost 6 years ago

How to apply Melafect?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Question over 5 years ago

Can Melafect treat melasma?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Melafect?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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