Description
Melalong® Cream is manufactured by Ajanta. This is a dermatological medication for hyperpigmentation, also called melasma, chloasma, liver spots, age spots, and freckles. It contains Mequinol and Tretinoin as active ingredients.
Hyperpigmentation is characterized by brownish coloring of random areas of the skin. This skin condition occurs due to the overproduction of melanin, a pigment naturally produced in human body. Hyperpigmentation is associated with genetic predisposition, aging, pregnancy, taking birth control pills and other hormonal medications, exposure to sunlight, skin trauma, hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone), and dermal inflammation.
MOA (mechanism of action):
Mequinol is a phenol (also known as carbolic acid) organic compound. It is toxic against the cells producing melanin called melanocytes. With inhibition of melanin formation, darkened areas of the skin start coming back to its normal color.
Tretinoin regulates cell production and differentiation binding to specific retinoic acid receptors. It promotes skin cells renewal exfoliating the old epithelial cells and promoting the growth of new ones. Thus, Tretinoin facilitates the lightening of the skin.
Dosage
Melalong® Cream is for external use only. Do not apply to your eyes, mouth, inside of the nose, private parts, and any other mucosal surface.
Melalong® Cream should be applied once daily, preferably 30 minutes before going to bed, and washed off in the morning. Duration of the treatment course should be advised by your doctor and depends on the severity of skin condition.
How to use Melalong® Cream:
1. Wash your hands and make sure the affected areas are clean and dry.
2. Take a small amount of the cream and gently massage it over the affected area avoiding mucosal surfaces.
3. Rub gently until the cream is mostly absorbed.
4. Wash your hands after the cream application.
Precautions
You should use sunscreen product (SPF 15 at least) during the Melalong® Cream treatment course.
Do not apply Melalong® Cream to the irritated skin, open wounds or burns (sunburns included).
Do not use Melalong® Cream in combination with harsh skin products, medicated soaps and shampoos, products with drying effect on the skin, peeling agents, products containing alcohol, spices or lime.
Do not get permanent wave solutions and waxing products on skin being treated with Melalong® Cream.
Do not apply skin moisturizers or makeup to the skin being treated with Melalong® Cream 1 hour before and after the gel application.
If you need to treat a large area of the skin with Melalong® Cream, divide the application into a few sessions. Do not apply this cream to large areas at once.
If you have sensitive skin, it is recommended to test the sensitivity to Melalong® Cream. Apply a small amount of the cream to the inner side of your arm and wait for 24 hours. If no hypersensitivity reactions occur (such as severe itching, burning, swelling, vesicle formation, and inflammation), you can start the regular Melalong® Cream treatment course.
Do not cover the treated areas with occlusive bandages or other tight synthetic covering.
Missing a dose
If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply a double dose.
Overdose
Do not exceed the doctor's recommended dose. If an overdose occurs and you are feeling unwell, you should seek emergency medical attention or contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Storage
Store at a room temperature from 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F) away from moisture and heat. Throw away the tube after the expiration date. Keep away from children.
