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About Melalong Ad Cream

Melalong Ad Cream is used in the treatment of dark patches caused by hyperpigmentation, age, and UV radiation. Melalong Ad Cream is effective in lightening sunspots and age spots. Melalong Ad Cream also helps in preventing acne in oily, acne-prone skin. 

Melalong Ad Cream is composed of Mequinol and Tretinoin. Melalong Ad Cream reduces the melanin (skin pigment) in the dark spots, thereby depigmenting and lightening them. Thus, Melalong Ad Cream helps treat hyperpigmentation.  Melalong Ad Cream also regulates skin turnover and helps in the prevention of acne.

In some cases, Melalong Ad Cream may cause certain very occasional side effects such as transitory stinging, tingling and irritation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects consistently.

Please inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components. Melalong Ad Cream is not recommended for use during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant. Consult your doctor before using Melalong Ad Cream if you are breastfeeding. Avoid getting Melalong Ad Cream in your eyes, nostrils, mouth or vagina. Ensure adequate sun protection after treatment with Melalong Ad Cream. 

Uses of Melalong Ad Cream

Solar lentigines (Sun-spots), Age Spots, Acne prevention 

Medicinal Benefits

Melalong Ad Cream is a cosmeceutical and dermatological cream. It contains Mequinol and Tretinoin. Melalong Ad Cream is used to treat pigmentation of various kinds, including unsightly spots that appear due to age and/or sun exposure. Melanin is the normal skin pigment. In high concentrations, it produces pigmentation. Mequinol suppresses melanin production by inhibiting its parent enzyme tyrosinase and also by preventing the development of melanin-producing cells, thereby nipping the production of melanin in the bud. Tretinoin is a form of Vitamin A. It essentially regulates the turnover of cells and causes the older layers of skin to divide more rapidly and die, clearing them away. Melalong Ad Cream hence is very effective in lightening pigmented skin and preventing blackheads, whiteheads and pimples from being formed. In addition, tretinoin also aids the formation of the precursors of collagen (major skin protein), thereby enhancing skin appearance and health.

Directions for Use

Apply Melalong Ad Cream exactly as directed. Wash your face with lukewarm water and a mild, non-toxic soap/face wash. Dry the face and apply Melalong Ad Cream as a spot corrector on only the spots identified as pigmentation by your doctor, and avoid getting Melalong Ad Cream anywhere on the surrounding skin. Make sure not to get Melalong Ad Cream in your eyes, nostrils or mouth. Do not wash your face after applying Melalong Ad Cream. Do not apply an excessive amount of Melalong Ad Cream. Wait for at least half an hour before applying any makeup on the treated area. Do not bathe or shower for at least 6 hours post-application.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Melalong Ad Cream

  • Temporary stinging
  • Temporary burning
  • Irritation
  • Dry skin 
  • Tingling sensation

Drug Warnings

Melalong Ad Cream should not be used in case of any known allergy to either of the components. Melalong Ad Cream is not recommended for use during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant. Consult your doctor before using Melalong Ad Cream if you are breastfeeding. Avoid getting Melalong Ad Cream in your eyes, nostrils, mouth or vagina. Ensure adequate sun protection after treatment with Melalong Ad Cream. Do not use Melalong Ad Cream in case of a history or family history of vitiligo or eczema.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Melalong Ad Cream should be used with caution in patients with a known hypersensitivity disorder, eczema, vitiligo, skin irritation and sunburns.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Exfoliate your skin lightly but regularly. This helps wash away dry and dead cells, cleansing the skin. 
  • Protect your skin with a prescribed sunblock, hat or any sun screening accessories alongside as exposure to the sun worsens pigmentation. 
  • Refresh your sunscreen every 4 hours for optimal protection. 
  • Avoid wearing tight and dark coloured clothing on the affected area after applying Melalong Ad Cream.
  • Exercise regularly. Exercising can help acne-prone skin by unclogging pores. However, make sure to limit your exposure to the sun.
  • Load up on green leafy vegetables like spinach, oily fish and citrus fruit to help brighten the skin and reduce pigmentation.
  • Almonds, blueberries, avocados and nuts are rich in antioxidants and very helpful in preventing inflammation and improving the quality of the skin.
  • Lower your carb intake, and avoid inflammatory drinks such as packaged juices, sweetened tea and carbonated drinks. Also, avoid any foods you may be allergic to. 
  • Keeping your skin hydrated by drinking enough water can also do wonders for the overall quality of your skin. 
  • Always wash your makeup before sleeping. Never go to bed with makeup on.
  • Exercise caution while using Melalong Ad Cream with hair perms and hair removal products such as wax, depilatories or electrolysis. 
  • Your skin may be more sensitive to changes in temperature and weather. Protect yourself well during winter and summer. 

Special Advise

  • Melalong Ad Cream may rarely cause an allergic reaction in those with highly sensitive skin. It is best to test the product in a small patch 24 hours before using it properly.
  • Do not wash your face after applying Melalong Ad Cream.
  • Do not apply an excessive amount of Melalong Ad Cream.
  • Wait for at least half an hour before applying any makeup on the treated area.
  • Do not bathe or shower for at least 6 hours post-application.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Solar lentigines: Solar lentigines are localised, pigmented spots where skin colour appears uneven due to the formation of patches because of an excessive concentration of melanin due to unprotected exposure to the sun. This is a harmless condition and varies from age spots to sunspots. It is commonly seen on the face, hands, shoulders and arms. 

Acne: Acne is a skin condition in which pores of the skin get blocked or clogged by sebum, leading to the appearance of whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and greasy skin. It is caused by a bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes.

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About Melalong Ad Cream

Melalong Ad Cream is used in the treatment of dark patches caused by hyperpigmentation, age, and UV radiation. Melalong Ad Cream is effective in lightening sunspots and age spots. Melalong Ad Cream also helps in preventing acne in oily, acne-prone skin. 

Melalong Ad Cream is composed of Mequinol and Tretinoin. Melalong Ad Cream reduces the melanin (skin pigment) in the dark spots, thereby depigmenting and lightening them. Thus, Melalong Ad Cream helps treat hyperpigmentation.  Melalong Ad Cream also regulates skin turnover and helps in the prevention of acne.

In some cases, Melalong Ad Cream may cause certain very occasional side effects such as transitory stinging, tingling and irritation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects consistently.

Please inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components. Melalong Ad Cream is not recommended for use during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant. Consult your doctor before using Melalong Ad Cream if you are breastfeeding. Avoid getting Melalong Ad Cream in your eyes, nostrils, mouth or vagina. Ensure adequate sun protection after treatment with Melalong Ad Cream. 

Melalong Ad Cream 15 gm, Pack of 1 CREAM
Melalong Ad Cream 15 gm, Pack of 1 CREAM
Melalong Ad Cream 15 gm, Pack of 1 CREAM
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Composition :

MEQUINOL-2.0%W/W + TRETINOIN-0.01%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

Consume Type :

TOPICAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
Other Info - MEL0286

FAQs

Melalong Ad Cream works by suppressing melanin production, thereby reducing pigmentation and discolouration. Melalong Ad Cream also regulates skin turnover and helps in the prevention of acne.

While Melalong Ad Cream is suitable for all skin types if indicated, Melalong Ad Cream may cause dry skin. Hence, it is best to consult your dermatologist before using Melalong Ad Cream if you have very dry skin.

It is recommended that you use a moisturiser after treatment with Melalong Ad Cream but look for moisturisers that do not contain alcohol, salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Most anti-acne products contain benzoyl peroxide. When combined with Melalong Ad Cream, benzoyl peroxide may cause the skin to over-dry. For any concerns, consult your dermatologist.

It is not advisable to leave the skin bare. Using a non-alcoholic moisturiser on top of Melalong Ad Cream really helps seal it in, allowing Melalong Ad Cream to work more effectively. Wait for at least 15 minutes before applying the moisturiser after using Melalong Ad Cream.

You will start to see results in about 3-6 months of use of Melalong Ad Cream. However, the results depend on the severity of your condition. Please consult your doctor on the duration of treatment.

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Alcohol

Caution

Melalong Ad Cream may interact with alcohol. Proceed with caution.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Melalong Ad Cream is not recommended for use during pregnancy or if you are trying to conceive, as it can cause foetal harm.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Caution must be exercised before using Melalong Ad Cream during breastfeeding as it is not known whether it is excreted in breast milk. Please consult your doctor to address any concerns.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Melalong Ad Cream is unlikely to affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Exercise caution in case of established liver disease or hepatic dysfunction. Please consult your doctor in case of any concerns.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Melalong Ad Cream is safe on the kidney. Please consult your doctor in case of any concerns.

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Children

Caution

Not enough studies have been conducted to establish the effects of Melalong Ad Cream in children below 12 years of age. Please consult your physician in case of any concerns.

Reference

  1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/020922s006lbl.pdf
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2007/020922s003lbl.pdf
  3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mequinol
  4. https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/mequinol-and-tretinoin-topical-route/side-effects/drg-20062170?p=1
  5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15605971/
  6. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/mequinol-and-tretinoin-topical.html
  7. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09516
  8. https://www.rxlist.com/solage-drug.htm
  9. https://www.forhims.com/blog/tretinoin-with-moisturizer
  10. https://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/tretinoin.html

Uses of Melalong Ad Cream

Solar lentigines (Sun-spots), Age Spots, Acne prevention 

Medicinal Benefits

Melalong Ad Cream is a cosmeceutical and dermatological cream. It contains Mequinol and Tretinoin. Melalong Ad Cream is used to treat pigmentation of various kinds, including unsightly spots that appear due to age and/or sun exposure. Melanin is the normal skin pigment. In high concentrations, it produces pigmentation. Mequinol suppresses melanin production by inhibiting its parent enzyme tyrosinase and also by preventing the development of melanin-producing cells, thereby nipping the production of melanin in the bud. Tretinoin is a form of Vitamin A. It essentially regulates the turnover of cells and causes the older layers of skin to divide more rapidly and die, clearing them away. Melalong Ad Cream hence is very effective in lightening pigmented skin and preventing blackheads, whiteheads and pimples from being formed. In addition, tretinoin also aids the formation of the precursors of collagen (major skin protein), thereby enhancing skin appearance and health.

Directions for Use

Apply Melalong Ad Cream exactly as directed. Wash your face with lukewarm water and a mild, non-toxic soap/face wash. Dry the face and apply Melalong Ad Cream as a spot corrector on only the spots identified as pigmentation by your doctor, and avoid getting Melalong Ad Cream anywhere on the surrounding skin. Make sure not to get Melalong Ad Cream in your eyes, nostrils or mouth. Do not wash your face after applying Melalong Ad Cream. Do not apply an excessive amount of Melalong Ad Cream. Wait for at least half an hour before applying any makeup on the treated area. Do not bathe or shower for at least 6 hours post-application.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Melalong Ad Cream should not be used in case of any known allergy to either of the components. Melalong Ad Cream is not recommended for use during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant. Consult your doctor before using Melalong Ad Cream if you are breastfeeding. Avoid getting Melalong Ad Cream in your eyes, nostrils, mouth or vagina. Ensure adequate sun protection after treatment with Melalong Ad Cream. Do not use Melalong Ad Cream in case of a history or family history of vitiligo or eczema.

Therapeutic Class

MISCELLANEOUS DERMATOLOGICALS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Exfoliate your skin lightly but regularly. This helps wash away dry and dead cells, cleansing the skin. 
  • Protect your skin with a prescribed sunblock, hat or any sun screening accessories alongside as exposure to the sun worsens pigmentation. 
  • Refresh your sunscreen every 4 hours for optimal protection. 
  • Avoid wearing tight and dark coloured clothing on the affected area after applying Melalong Ad Cream.
  • Exercise regularly. Exercising can help acne-prone skin by unclogging pores. However, make sure to limit your exposure to the sun.
  • Load up on green leafy vegetables like spinach, oily fish and citrus fruit to help brighten the skin and reduce pigmentation.
  • Almonds, blueberries, avocados and nuts are rich in antioxidants and very helpful in preventing inflammation and improving the quality of the skin.
  • Lower your carb intake, and avoid inflammatory drinks such as packaged juices, sweetened tea and carbonated drinks. Also, avoid any foods you may be allergic to. 
  • Keeping your skin hydrated by drinking enough water can also do wonders for the overall quality of your skin. 
  • Always wash your makeup before sleeping. Never go to bed with makeup on.
  • Exercise caution while using Melalong Ad Cream with hair perms and hair removal products such as wax, depilatories or electrolysis. 
  • Your skin may be more sensitive to changes in temperature and weather. Protect yourself well during winter and summer. 

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Melalong Ad Cream may rarely cause an allergic reaction in those with highly sensitive skin. It is best to test the product in a small patch 24 hours before using it properly.
  • Do not wash your face after applying Melalong Ad Cream.
  • Do not apply an excessive amount of Melalong Ad Cream.
  • Wait for at least half an hour before applying any makeup on the treated area.
  • Do not bathe or shower for at least 6 hours post-application.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Solar lentigines: Solar lentigines are localised, pigmented spots where skin colour appears uneven due to the formation of patches because of an excessive concentration of melanin due to unprotected exposure to the sun. This is a harmless condition and varies from age spots to sunspots. It is commonly seen on the face, hands, shoulders and arms. 

Acne: Acne is a skin condition in which pores of the skin get blocked or clogged by sebum, leading to the appearance of whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and greasy skin. It is caused by a bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes.

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