Amela0.01%+4%+0.05%

This cream is indicated for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe melasma of the face, after starting the treatment avoid presence of sun. Use a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 or more.

Hydroquinone Preparations

Fluocinolone acetonide is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid that reduces inflammation.Hydroquinone is classified therapeutically as a depigmenting agent and interrupts one or more steps in the tyrosine-tyrosinase pathway of melanin synthesis.Tretinoin is a metabolite of Vitamin A is classified therapeutically as a keratolytic. It works by increasing the skin cell turnover rate, which helps exfoliate the skin.

This cream should be applied once daily at night. It should be applied at least 30 minutes before bedtime. Gently wash the face and neck with a mild cleanser. Rinse and pat the skin dry. Apply a thin film of the cream to the hyperpigmented areas of melasma including about ½ inch of normal-appearing skin surrounding each lesion. Rub lightly and uniformly into the skin. During the day, use sunscreen and wear protective clothing. Avoid sunlight exposure. Patients may use moisturizers and/or cosmetics during the day.Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of this cream in pediatric patients have not been established.

Application procedure: Apply this Cream at night, at least 30 minutes before bedtime. Gently wash your face with a mild cleanser. Don’t use a washcloth to apply the cleanser, just your fingers. Rinse and pat your skin dry. Put a small amount (pea sized or ½ inch or less) of this Cream on your fingertip. Apply a thin coat onto the discolored spot(s). Include about ½ inch of normal skin surrounding the affected area. Rub the medicine lightly and uniformly into your skin. The medicine should become invisible almost at once. If you can still see it, you are using too much. Do not use more this Cream or apply it more often than recommended by your doctor. Too much this Cream may irritate your skin and won’t give any faster or better results. Do not cover the treated area with anything after applying this Cream. You may also use a moisturizer and cosmetics during the day. Use a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 and a wide-brimmed hat or umbrella over the treated areas to protect from sun.

Avoid use of medicated or abrasive soaps, cleansers, soaps, cosmetics with drying effects, products with high concentration of alcohol, astringent & other irritants or keratolytic drugs. Also avoid concomitant use of medications with photosensitizing effects.

This cream is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity, allergy or intolerance to this product or any of its components.

A very few patients may get severe allergic reactions from this cream. They may have trouble breathing or severe asthma attacks. While patients use this cream, skin may develop mild to moderate redness, peeling, burning, dryness or itching.

Pregnancy: Category C. This cream contains the tretinoin, which may cause embryo-fetal death, altered fetal growth, congenital malformations, and potential neurologic deficits. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. this cream should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.Lactation: It is not known whether topical application of this cream could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities of fluocinolone acetonide, hydroquinone, or tretinoin in human milk. Because many drugs are secreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when this cream is administered to a nursing woman.

This cream contains Hydroquinone and Tretinoin that may cause mild to moderate irritation. Local irritation, such as skin reddening, peeling, mild burning sensation, dryness and pruritus may be expected at the site of application. Transient skin reddening or mild burning sensation does not preclude treatment. If a reaction suggests hypersensitivity or chemical irritation, the use of the medication should be discontinued. This cream also contains the corticosteroid Fluocinolone Acetonide. Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids can produce reversible Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis suppression with the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency after withdrawal of treatment. Manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia and glucosuria can also be produced by systemic absorption of topical corticosteroid while on treatment. If HPA axis suppression is noted, the use of this cream should be discontinued. Recovery of HPA axis function generally occurs upon discontinuation of topical corticosteroids.

Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.

Safety and effectiveness of this cream in pediatric patients have not been established.

Hydroquinone Preparations

This cream contains three active ingredients Fluocinolone Acetonide, Hydroquinone and Tretinoin. All of them are used to treat melasma. However, the mechanism of action of the active ingredients in This cream in the treatment of melasma is unknown but Fluocinolone Acetonide is a corticosteroid for topical dermatological use and is classified therapeutically as an anti-inflammatory. Hydroquinone is classified therapeutically as a depigmenting agent, which may interrupt one or more steps in the tyrosine-tyrosinase pathway of melanin synthesis. Tretinoin is classified therapeutically as a keratolytic agent.

Pregnancy Category C. This cream contains the teratogen, tretinoin, which may cause embryo-fetal death, altered fetal growth, congenital malformations and potential neurologic deficits. It is difficult to interpret the animal studies on teratogenicity with this cream, because the availability of the dermal applications in these studies cannot be assured and comparison with clinical dosing is not possible. There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. This cream should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.Lactation: Corticosteroids, when systemically administered, the drug appear in human milk. It is not known whether topical application of this cream could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities of Fluocinolone Acetonide, Hydroquinone or Tretinoin in human milk. Because many drugs are secreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when this cream is administered to nursing women.