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Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
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A Ret HC Cream

Prescription Required

Marketer

A. Menarini India Pvt Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Hydroquinone (2% w/w) + Tretinoin (0.05% w/w) + Hydrocortisone (1% w/w)

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

A Ret HC Cream is a prescription medicine used to treat melasma. It helps in quick skin renewal. This provides relief from redness, swelling, and itching associated with the condition.

A Ret HC Cream is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use.

There is limited data on the side effects of A Ret HC Cream. Let your doctor know if you experience any symptoms while applying A Ret HC Cream, like application site irritation or any other allergic reaction. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or manage the side effects.

Before using A Ret HC Cream, inform your doctor about any skin conditions, allergies, or ongoing treatments. Avoid applying A Ret HC Cream to broken, infected, or severely damaged skin unless directed by a doctor. Do not use it if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Keep it away from the eyes, mouth, and sensitive areas.

Uses of A Ret HC Cream

Melasma

Benefits of A Ret HC Cream

In Melasma

Melasma is a common skin problem that causes dark, discolored patches on your skin primarily on the face. It frequently occurs during pregnancy and menopause. A Ret HC Cream helps to lighten these dark patches by reducing the production of melanin (natural skin pigment). It lightens skin color and gives a smoother-looking skin. A Ret HC Cream also reduces any swelling, redness and itchiness especially if you have a sensitive skin. This helps boost your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.

Side effects of A Ret HC 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 A Ret HC

Limited data available

How to use A Ret HC 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 A Ret HC Cream works

A Ret HC Cream is a combination of three medicines: Hydroquinone, Tretinoin, and Hydrocortisone, which treat melasma (dark spots on skin). Hydroquinone is a skin-lightening medicine. It reduces the amount of skin pigment (melanin) that causes the darkening of the skin. Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A that helps the skin to renew itself more quickly. Hydrocortisone is a steroid that blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen, and itchy.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of A Ret HC Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of A Ret HC 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 A Ret HC Cream?

If you miss a dose of A Ret HC 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Along with applying A Ret HC Cream, wear long-sleeved clothing, sunglasses, and a hat whenever you step outside in the hot sun for better protection.
Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor.
Use moisturizer regularly to overcome skin dryness during treatment.
You may also use certain safe cosmetics (after consulting with your doctor) to lighten pigmentation.
Before using A Ret HC Cream, inform your doctor if you have any skin problems or are applying any other medicines to your skin.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Patient concerns

I have some black spots on my penile shaft. There were also some papules created but after using candid b cream it was gone. What medicine will I use to remove this spot,there is no any type of inflammation and itchiness only spot are present. Give me some suggestions please.

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

apply melasma cream twice a day

Actually I'm suffering with a melasma .i have consulted skin specialist he prescribed me vitazed gold ,and melalumin cream Melasma on fore head and nose below eye How to treat this.shoud i need use medication for a long term ? Can i use kojivit gel with vitazed gold tablets

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Use melaglow rich cream at night over melasma

one spot growing for years in face, melasma, now seeing others start growing, skin becomes very dull, wrinkles started, Need a cream for melasma and also rejuvenation of face dull skin

Dr. Banashree Majumdar

Dermatology

I can understand your problem, it seems that you are suffering from Melasma, It stems from several physiological and pathological conditions. Full clinical and laboratory examination is required, hence please consult nearby dermatologist personally. As of now strict sun protection, Sunban Ultra Aqua gel every 2 hrs from 8 am to 4 pm daily for four weeks. you can apply Kojivit gel locally at night for a month. In case of any irritation or inadvertent side effects stop using the product.

I have dark pigmentations on cheeks and around the nose. Please suggest a cream which have no side effect.

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Please send a picture as it could be MelasmaUse Sunscreen Photostable Gel SPF40 / BIODERMA Photoderm AKN Mat SPF30 before Sun Exposure.Use Azelac RU for application alternate night for 1 month over affected area. Apply Biluma Cream for application alternate night for 1 month over affected area.

I'm suffering from Hepatitis A. But I have no symptoms of it. I'm pretty normal and I've no problems with it. Why it seems so? What should I do? My Bilirubin level is 3.5 and sgpt is 307

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear PATIENT A infection is usually caused by infected food and water. If your bilirubin is this high, I suggest you should consult a Gastroenterologist for further course of action

User feedback

Patients taking A Ret HC Cream

Once A Day

93%

Twice A Day

What are you using A Ret HC Cream for?

Melasma

57%

Others

22%

Hyperpigmenta*

10%

Acne

10%

*Hyperpigmentation

How much was the improvement?

Poor

54%

Excellent

26%

Average

21%

What were the side-effects while using A Ret HC Cream?

No Side Effec*

45%

Dry skin

18%

Application s*

Mood changes

Skin irritati*

*No Side Effect, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Skin irritation

How do you take A Ret HC Cream?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate A Ret HC Cream on price

Average

46%

Not Expensive

38%

Expensive

17%

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References

Tretinoin [Product Information]. Manati, Puerto Rico: Janssen Ortho LLC; 2014. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: A. Menarini India Pvt Ltd

Address: A.Menarini India Pvt.Ltd. 2102, Tower 3, Indiabulls Finance Center, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (west), Mumbai - 400013

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2026

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver A Ret HC 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.

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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