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HQ Lite Cream


Product introduction

HQ Lite Cream is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat melasma. It helps in quick skin renewal. It provides relief from redness, swelling and itching.

HQ Lite Cream should be used 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. It is for external use only.

Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include thinning of the skin, dry skin, burning, irritation, itching and redness at the application site.

If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from any other disease. This medicine is not safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.

Uses of HQ Lite Cream

  • Melasma

Benefits of HQ Lite 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. HQ Lite 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. HQ Lite 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 HQ Lite 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 HQ Lite

  • Thinning of skin
  • Dry skin
  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use HQ Lite 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 HQ Lite Cream works

HQ Lite 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 a skin pigment (melanin) that causes darkening of skin. Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A that helps the skin to renew itself more quickly. Hydrocortisone is a steroid which 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
HQ Lite Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
HQ Lite Cream is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take HQ Lite Cream?

If you miss a dose of HQ Lite 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.
HQ Lite Cream
₹7.27/gm of Cream
Melanorm-HC Cream
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₹8.73/cream
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Quick tips

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

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA

Patient concerns

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Treatment of melasma. Do or do not for melasma
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
The pigmentation is not clear can u post another picture
Melasma on my nose ple suggest me treatment for melasma
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
Kojic cream at night over spots
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References

  1. Drugs.com. Hydroquinone. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Tretinoin. Manati, Puerto Rico: Janssen Ortho LLC; 1997 [revised Jan. 2014]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Hydrocortisone. Clonmel, Co. Tipperary,: Pinewood Laboratories Limited; 1997 [revised 21 May 2018]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Palsons Derma Pvt. Ltd.
Address: 10/D/1, Ho-Chi-Minh Sarani, Kolkata 700071, India
Country of origin: India

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