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Melabest is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Other than this, Melabest has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Melabest depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Melabest include Erythema, Skin irritation, Skin Burning. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Melabest can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Melabest normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Melabest is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Melabest related warnings talks about Melabest's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Melabest is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy, Eczema are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Melabest are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Melabest with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Melabest is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Melabest is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Melabest safe for pregnant women?
Melabest can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Melabest safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Melabest. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Melabest on the Kidneys?
Melabest is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Melabest on the Liver?
Using Melabest does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Melabest on the Heart?
You can take Melabest without any fear of damage to the heart.
Melabest should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Melabest unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Melabest habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Melabest.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Melabest since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Melabest is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Melabest is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Melabest
Taking Melabest with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Melabest
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Melabest with alcohol will be.
Apply Melabest as advised by your doctor. However, you should not use it for more than 3 months because it can lead to unpleasant side effects. Do not use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, Melabest does not treat the burn. It is used to treat lightening the dark skin. Burning sensation of skin is one of the side effects of this drug. However, if you experience an excessive burning sensation of skin after using this drug then stop using it and inform your doctor immediately without further delay.
Yes, Melabest 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.
Yes, moisturizer can be applied over the Melabest. First, apply Melabest on the affected area then wait for several minutes after that you can use or apply moisturizer over it.
No, Melabest is a prescription drug so do not apply it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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