Melalong Ad Cream

Composition of Melalong Ad Cream

Melalong Ad Cream contains Mequinol (2%w/w) + Tretinoin (0.01%w/w). It belongs to the Skin preparation and Retinoid / keratolytic class of medicines.

Uses of Melalong Ad Cream

• This medicine is used in the treatment of skin conditions
• skin care
• acne
• blackheads and whiteheads
• pigmentation and rough skin.

Key benefits

• Acts where it is applied
• Clears and prevents acne
• Improves skin texture and marks over time

How Melalong Ad Cream works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Mequinol and Tretinoin. Mequinol acts on the skin to treat or soothe the condition it is prescribed for. Tretinoin unblocks the pores and speeds up the turnover of skin cells, so fewer spots form.

How to take Melalong Ad Cream

Clean and dry the affected area, then apply a thin layer and rub it in gently. Wash your hands before and after use, unless your hands are the area being treated. This is for use on the skin only — do not swallow it. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely from skin use; swallowing the preparation may cause stomach upset. It can cause severe irritation when far too much cream is applied; an oral retinoid taken in excess can cause headache, vomiting and liver injury. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Melalong Ad Cream

Most side effects of Melalong Ad are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Local irritation
• Redness
• Itching
• Dryness
• Peeling
• Burning or stinging
• Increased sensitivity to sunlight

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Melalong Ad Cream

Warnings and precautions

For external use only, unless the pack says otherwise. Stop if the skin becomes more irritated, and see a doctor if the condition worsens or spreads. Do a small test patch first if you have sensitive skin. Acne often looks worse for the first two to four weeks before it improves. This is expected — do not stop. Use sunscreen every day. These medicines make the skin burn much more easily. Oral isotretinoin must never be taken in pregnancy — it causes severe birth defects. Reliable contraception and the pregnancy tests your dermatologist requires are essential before, during and after the course. Start with alternate nights and build up, and do not use more than a pea-sized amount for the whole face. Do not combine several strong acne actives at once without advice — the irritation compounds.

Do not take Melalong Ad if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for use on broken or infected skin unless prescribed. Oral retinoids are absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy and in anyone who might become pregnant without a pregnancy prevention programme. Topical retinoids are avoided in pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

No significant interactions are expected from preparations used on the skin. Do not combine with other peeling agents or with waxing and harsh scrubs. Oral retinoids must not be combined with tetracycline antibiotics.

How to store Melalong Ad Cream

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Melalong Ad Cream

Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin. Wash your hands after use. Apply retinoids at night to clean, dry skin, and moisturise afterwards. Give it at least eight to twelve weeks before judging whether it works. Do not pick or squeeze spots — that is what leaves scars.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

AJANTA PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Dermatological agent and Anti-acne agent

Drug class:

Skin preparation and Retinoid / keratolytic