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Melnor is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Other than this, Melnor has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Melnor. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Melnor are Erythema, Skin irritation, Skin Burning. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Melnor as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Melnor are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Melnor is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Melnor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Melnor can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Melnor in conditions like Allergy, Eczema. Some other conditions that can be affected by Melnor are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Melnor may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Melnor, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Melnor 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 Melnor safe for pregnant women?
Melnor has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Melnor without medical advice.
Is the use of Melnor safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Melnor. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Melnor on the Kidneys?
Melnor is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Melnor on the Liver?
Melnor does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Melnor on the Heart?
Melnor is not harmful for the heart.
Melnor 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 Melnor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Melnor habit forming or addictive?
Melnor is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Melnor will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Melnor is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Melnor cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Melnor
Taking Melnor with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Melnor
Information about the interaction of Melnor and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Melnor does not cause hyperpigmentation. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, Melnor helps in lightening the area affected by hyperpigmentation (darken spot due to high melanin). However, if you are experiencing hyperpigmentation after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason. You are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Melnor 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.
Apply Melnor 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.
Yes, Melnor is used for the scar. It is a safe and effective medicine for treating the scar. Since it is a prescription drug, you are advised to use it as per your doctor's instructions only.
Yes, Melnor can be used with retinol. No clinical meaningful interaction has been observed between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between these two medicines. Please consult your doctor before using these two medicines together.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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