Actibile 150 mg Tablet
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Prescription requiredZydus Healthcare PharmaDermatological (depigmenting/anti-melasma combination)
Skinlite Cream
Mometasone (0.1%w/w) + Hydroquinone (2%w/w) + Tretinoin (0.025%w/w)
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Skinlite Cream is used for treatment of melasma (facial hyperpigmentation), dark spots, chloasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (as prescribed).
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Key details
Salt: Mometasone (0.1%w/w) + Hydroquinone (2%w/w) + Tretinoin (0.025%w/w)
Available variants: cream 2% + 0.1% + 0.025% 15 Gm
Price: ₹210 (₹14.00 per g)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA
Ordering notes
Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Learn more
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Composition of Skinlite Cream
Skinlite Cream contains Mometasone (0.1%w/w) + Hydroquinone (2%w/w) + Tretinoin (0.025%w/w). It belongs to the Depigmenting agent + topical retinoid + topical corticosteroid class of medicines.
Uses of Skinlite Cream
- Melasma (facial hyperpigmentation)
- Dark spots
- Chloasma
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (as prescribed)
Benefits of Skinlite Cream
- In Eczema
- Skinlite calms the inflammation behind an eczema flare, quickly reducing the redness, itch and weeping so the skin can heal and the scratch-itch cycle is broken.
- In Dermatitis
- Skinlite settles the red, itchy, inflamed skin of dermatitis, whether from an allergy, irritant or contact with something the skin reacts to.
- In Psoriasis
- Skinlite reduces the thickening, scaling and redness of psoriasis plaques and relieves the itch.
- In Skin inflammation and itching
- Skinlite relieves itching and inflammation of the skin from insect bites, rashes and reactions, so the skin can settle.
- In Skin conditions
- Skinlite treats the skin condition it was prescribed for, relieving itch, redness, dryness or infection so the skin can recover.
- In Skin care
- Skinlite protects, soothes and maintains the skin as part of a daily routine.
- In Acne
- Skinlite unblocks pores, reduces the bacteria and inflammation behind spots and helps prevent new ones forming. Improvement is gradual over several weeks.
- In Blackheads and whiteheads
- Skinlite clears the blocked pores that form blackheads and whiteheads and keeps new ones from forming.
- In Pigmentation
- Skinlite lightens dark marks left behind by spots, sun exposure or hormonal changes, evening out the skin tone over weeks of regular use.
- In Rough skin
- Skinlite smooths rough, uneven skin by speeding up the shedding of dead surface cells.
How Skinlite Cream works
Hydroquinone reduces melanin formation by inhibiting tyrosinase, lightening dark patches. Tretinoin increases skin cell turnover and improves penetration of hydroquinone. Mometasone (a corticosteroid) reduces inflammation and irritation, but prolonged use can cause steroid-related skin damage.
How to take Skinlite Cream
For external use only. Apply a thin layer to affected areas once daily at night or as directed by a dermatologist; avoid eyes, lips and broken skin. Use sunscreen (SPF 30+) in daytime and limit sun exposure; do not apply more than prescribed or for longer duration.
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 can suppress the body's own steroid production when it is used for a long time over large areas, especially in children. It 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 Skinlite Cream
Most side effects of Skinlite are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Skin irritation
- burning/stinging
- redness
- dryness
- peeling
- itching
- increased sensitivity to sunlight
- acne/folliculitis
- skin thinning
- stretch marks
- telangiectasia
- hypopigmentation
Stop the medicine and get help at once 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 Skinlite Cream
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- No known interaction (topical); avoid alcohol-based skincare products that can increase irritation
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Not recommended / Consult doctor (avoid unless clearly prescribed; topical retinoids are generally avoided in pregnancy)
- Breast feedingUNSAFE
- Skinlite Cream is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.
- DrivingSAFE
- Not expected to affect your ability to drive.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
Use only under medical supervision; steroid-containing triple-combination creams are not for long-term or unsupervised use. Avoid use on large areas, under occlusion, or on infected/ulcerated skin. Stop and consult doctor if severe irritation, swelling, or worsening pigmentation occurs; risk of rebound hyperpigmentation and steroid-induced side effects (skin atrophy, rosacea-like dermatitis). Not recommended for children; avoid using on face for prolonged periods. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen; tretinoin increases photosensitivity. Hydroquinone may rarely cause ochronosis with prolonged use.
Do not take Skinlite if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for untreated bacterial, fungal or viral skin infections. Not for use in or around the eyes. 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
Avoid concurrent use with other topical irritants/exfoliants (AHA/BHA, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, harsh scrubs, alcohol-based toners) due to increased irritation. Benzoyl peroxide may oxidize hydroquinone and reduce effect. Concurrent topical steroids or retinoids on same area may increase adverse effects.
How to store Skinlite Cream
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct light. Keep tube tightly closed; keep out of reach of children.
Quick tips for Skinlite Cream
- Apply a thin layer.
- A fingertip's worth covers an area about the size of two adult palms.
- Use a plain moisturiser generously alongside it; that is what keeps eczema away between flares.
- Ask your doctor for a written plan of how long to use it and when to step down.
- 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.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- Dermatological (depigmenting/anti-melasma combination)
- Drug class:
- Depigmenting agent + topical retinoid + topical corticosteroid
Substitutes for Skinlite Cream
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Mometasone (0.1%w/w) + Hydroquinone (2%w/w) + Tretinoin (0.025%w/w)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Skinlite Cream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elosone Ht Cream | cream · 15G | ₹135 | 36% cheaper |
| Skinshine CreamCOMMON PRODUCTS | cream · 15 Gm | ₹141 | 33% cheaper |
| Melazip CreamFIZIKS LIFE SCIENCE | cream · 20GM | ₹149 | 29% cheaper |
| Decdan Lite CreamWockhardt Ltd | cream · 15GM | ₹177 | 16% cheaper |
| Lomela CreamIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | cream · 18GM | ₹220 | 5% more |
| Hhlite CreamH & H PHARMACEUTICAL PVT LTD | cream · 20GM | ₹262 | 25% more |
| Metacortil LiteMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | 15GM | ₹279 | 33% more |
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Skinlite Cream FAQs
What is Skinlite Cream used for?
Skinlite Cream is commonly used for Treatment of melasma (facial hyperpigmentation), dark spots, chloasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (as prescribed). Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Skinlite Cream?
Eczema: Skinlite calms the inflammation behind an eczema flare, quickly reducing the redness, itch and weeping so the skin can heal and the scratch-itch cycle is broken. It is also used for dermatitis, psoriasis, skin inflammation and itching.
What is the salt in Skinlite Cream?
Skinlite Cream contains Mometasone (0.1%w/w) + Hydroquinone (2%w/w) + Tretinoin (0.025%w/w). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Skinlite Cream?
For external use only. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Skinlite Cream work?
Hydroquinone reduces melanin formation by inhibiting tyrosinase, lightening dark patches.
Is Skinlite Cream a prescription medicine?
Yes. Skinlite Cream is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Skinlite Cream?
The side effects reported most often with Skinlite are Skin irritation, burning/stinging, redness, dryness, peeling. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Skinlite Cream be taken during pregnancy?
Skinlite Cream is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Skinlite.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Skinlite Cream?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Skinlite Cream.
What if I miss a dose of Skinlite Cream?
Apply it as soon as you remember.
Is Skinlite Cream habit forming?
No. Skinlite Cream is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Skinlite Cream?
Elosone Ht Cream has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹135 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Skinlite Cream cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Skinlite Cream starts at ₹210 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in cream 2% + 0.1% + 0.025% 15 Gm. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Skinlite Cream?
Skinlite Cream is manufactured by ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Skinlite Cream delivered?
Skinlite Cream is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Skinlite Cream, Quick facts
- Salt
- Mometasone (0.1%w/w) + Hydroquinone (2%w/w) + Tretinoin (0.025%w/w)
- Form
- cream
- Price
- ₹210 (₹14.00 per g)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- Dermatological (depigmenting/anti-melasma combination)
- Drug class
- Depigmenting agent + topical retinoid + topical corticosteroid
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- cream 2% + 0.1% + 0.025% 15 Gm
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- Manufacturer labeling/leaflet, established dermatology literature, standard drug monographs
- Indian clinical practice usage
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Skinlite Cream.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.