Melapik -HQ Cream
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Product introduction
Melapik -HQ Cream is used in the treatment of melasma. It is a skin-lightening medicine that lightens the darkened skin patches and spots(hyperpigmentation). It reduces the amount of skin-darkening pigment called melanin in the skin. It helps in reversible depigmentation of the skin.
Melapik -HQ Cream is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need, as some side effects may be increased.
Melapik -HQ Cream has a few potential side effects, but not everyone will get them. These may include dry skin, itching, skin burn, skin peeling, and skin redness. Serious allergic reactions to this drug are rare, but let your doctor know if you’re bothered by side effects or if they do not go away. Make sure you read the instructions that come with your medicine. Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact, you should rinse your eyes thoroughly with water.
You can start applying Melapik -HQ Cream to a small portion of unbroken skin or near the pigmented area for a period of several days for checking an allergic reaction. You should discontinue it if itching, excessive inflammation, or swelling occurs. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. If no improvement is seen after two months of treatment, the use of this product should be discontinued.
Uses of Melapik Cream
- Treatment of Melasma
Benefits of Melapik Cream
In Treatment of Melasma
Melasma is a common skin problem that causes dark, discolored patches on your skin. It is more commonly seen in females than in males. Melapik -HQ Cream helps to lighten these dark patches of the skin, usually caused by pregnancy, birth control pills, hormone medicine, or injury to the skin. It effectively blocks that process in the skin that leads to discoloration. Melapik -HQ Cream also reduces any redness, rash, pain, or itchiness that may be caused by this condition.
Side effects of Melapik Cream
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Melapik
- Stinging sensation
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Dryness and fissuring of paranasal and infraorbital areas
How to use Melapik Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Melapik Cream works
Melapik -HQ Cream blocks steps in melanin production by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase and other melanocyte processes. This reduces the amount of pigment (melanin) in the treated skin, leading to reversible lightening of dark patches.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Melapik -HQ Cream during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Melapik -HQ Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Melapik Cream?
If you miss a dose of Melapik -HQ Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Melapik -HQ Cream should always be used along with sun-avoidance measures, like using sunscreens (UV-A and UV-B protective) and wearing protective clothing.
- Avoid getting it in your eyes or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
- Apply it as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor with regular follow-up.
- Apply a very small amount of cream to check for an allergic reaction. Continue with the treatment if no allergic reaction occurs in 24 hours.
- Do not apply to broken or infected areas of skin. Discontinue use if you experience irritation or an allergy and consult your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Hydroquinones
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Anti Pigmentation & Skin Lightening Agents
User feedback
Patients taking Melapik -HQ Cream
Once A Day
82%
Twice A Day
10%
Alternate Day
5%
Twice A Week
1%
What are you using Melapik Cream for?
Melasma
62%
Others
37%
Hyperpigmenta*
1%
*Hyperpigmentation
How much was the improvement?
Poor
45%
Average
36%
Excellent
18%
What were the side-effects while using Melapik -HQ Cream?
No Side Effec*
39%
Dry skin
21%
Skin peeling
14%
Skin burn
14%
Itching
11%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Melapik Cream?
With or witho*
56%
With food
44%
*With or without food
Please rate Melapik -HQ Cream on price
Not Expensive
47%
Average
39%
Expensive
14%
FAQs
Is Melapik -HQ Cream safe to use on the face?
Melapik -HQ Cream should be used exactly as directed by your doctor. You should apply it away from the eyes, nose, corners of the mouth, or open wounds because these areas are more prone to irritation. If local irritation persists or becomes severe, discontinue Melapik -HQ Cream and consult your doctor. Excessive use of the medication may cause redness, peeling, or discomfort.
Does Melapik -HQ Cream permanently lighten skin?
No, it does not lighten the skin permanently. If melasma occurs on discontinuing Melapik -HQ Cream, talk to your doctor regarding the maintenance treatment of melasma.
What should I avoid when using Melapik -HQ Cream?
You should avoid exposure to sunlight, use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing after treatment with Melapik -HQ Cream cream. Even a small amount of sunlight can worsen melasma. Females should avoid the use of birth control methods that contain hormones, such as oral birth control pills, as these methods can worsen their melasma. Talk to your doctor about other birth control options. Be careful, as hot and cold weather may irritate the skin treated with Melapik -HQ Cream.
How should Melapik -HQ Cream be applied?
Melapik -HQ Cream should be applied once a day, before bedtime. The area to be treated should be thoroughly washed with water. Apply a thin layer of Melapik -HQ Cream to the affected skin areas. Include about half an inch of normal skin surrounding the affected area. Gently rub Melapik -HQ Cream evenly into your skin. Do not apply it near the corners of your mouth, nose, eyes, or open wounds.
Can I apply moisturizer over Melapik -HQ Cream?
Melapik -HQ Cream is applied generally at bedtime. You may use moisturizers and cosmetics during the day when you are not using Melapik -HQ Cream.
Is Melapik -HQ Cream bad for the skin?
Melapik -HQ Cream may cause blue-black darkening of the skin. If this occurs, you should immediately stop Melapik -HQ Cream and consult your doctor. In some cases, it may also cause mild to moderate irritation, such as skin reddening, peeling, mild burning sensation, dryness, and itching at the site of application. But this is usually tolerable and may disappear with time.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: KLM Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: 1004, Hubtown Viva, Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai-400060, Maharashtra, India.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: November, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Melapik -HQ Cream. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: November, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Melapik -HQ Cream. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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