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Melalong Plus Cream

Manufacturer :  Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Fluocinolone, Hydroquinone, Tretinoin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Melalong Plus Cream

Melalong Plus Cream is a topical corticosteroid. It is used to treat the dryness, itching, inflammation, redness, crusting, scaling and discomfort of various skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis, allergies and rash.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding, if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances, measles, chickenpox, tuberculosis, hardening or thinning of the skin or a skin infection or if you have been recently been vaccinated. Also inform your doctor about your current list of medications.

The common side effects of this drug can include skin problems such as drying, cracking, burning, itching and lightening of skin colour, acne, severe skin rash, difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing or signs of skin infections like swelling, redness or oozing pus.

Melalong Plus Cream is available in various forms like shampoo, ointment, solution, cream and oil. It’s a topical medication, which means it’s applied to the skin. It usually is applied two to four times a day, as recommended by the doctor.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Melalong Plus Cream

    • Allergic Disorders

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Melalong Plus Cream ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Melalong Plus Cream

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No interaction found

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Flusil 0.025% cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Flusil 0.025% cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is used for treating redness, itchiness, dryness, crusting and scaling caused by psoriasis and eczema. Fluocinolone is a class of corticosteroids that works by inhibiting prostaglandins and leukotrienes.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

      References

      • Hydroquinone-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/hydroquinone

      • Hydroquinone-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09526

      • HYDROQUINONE cream,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=HYDROQUINONE

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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