Melacare Forte Cream
Hydroquinone · Mometasone Furoate · Tretinoin
Hydroquinone and mometasone cream for melasma. The steroid calms inflammation, and the hydroquinone lightens the skin.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredients
- Hydroquinone · Mometasone Furoate · Tretinoin
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 4% + 0.025% + 0.1% 25gm
No prescription needed: we place your order for Melacare Forte Cream on your behalf.
- Condition
- Melasma
- Alternative names
- hydroquinone, mometasone, tretinoin
- Therapeutic class
- Depigmenting Agent, Topical Corticosteroid, Retinoid Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Topical Skin Lightening and Inflammatory Therapy
- Known off-label uses
- postinflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Contraindications
- skin infections; hypersensitivity to any component
- Minor side effects
- local burning; dry skin
- Moderate side effects
- peeling skin; erythema; local pruritus
- Serious side effects
- ochronosis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Manufacturer
- Ajanta Pharma
- Onset time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Patient summary
Hydroquinone and mometasone cream for melasma. The steroid calms inflammation, and the hydroquinone lightens the skin.
Mechanism of action
Hydroquinone reduces melanin synthesis, tretinoin promotes skin cell turnover, and mometasone suppresses localised inflammatory swelling.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with high caution. Avoid in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Do not apply near breasts.
FAQ
What exactly is supplied when I order Melacare Forte Cream?
A branded generic or generic containing hydroquinone, mometasone furoate and tretinoin, at the same strength. Direct Meds lists the medicine as Melacare Forte Cream; the exact brand and manufacturer depend on stock. The combination is a depigmenting agent, topical corticosteroid, retinoid combination, used for melasma.
How much does Melacare Forte Cream cost in South Africa?
The price varies with pack size. Melacare Forte Cream comes in a 4% + 0.025% + 0.1% 25gm strength, in packs of 1 to 4 tubes, and the price of every option is shown above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted. Larger packs cost less per tube.
Payment and prices →What is Melacare Forte Cream used for?
Melacare Forte Cream contains hydroquinone, mometasone furoate and tretinoin, used for melasma.
When does Melacare Forte Cream start working?
Hydroquinone, mometasone furoate and tretinoin usually start to work within 2 to 4 weeks. How quickly they work can differ from one person to another.
What are the side effects of Melacare Forte Cream?
The common side effects of hydroquinone, mometasone furoate and tretinoin are local burning and dry skin. Less common ones include peeling skin, redness (erythema) and local itching (pruritus). Serious but less common side effects include ochronosis, which needs urgent medical attention.
Is Melacare Forte Cream available over the counter in South Africa?
Online, yes: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Melacare Forte Cream. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Melacare Forte Cream to South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
How ordering works →