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Skin Fair Cream

Manufacturer :  Wockhardt Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Hydroquinone, Mometasone, Tretinoin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Skin Fair Cream

Skin Fair Cream is used to reduce the colour of skin and remove any dark spots like age spots, freckles, and other skin discolouration associated with skin trauma, pregnancy, birth control pills, eczema or hormone replacement therapy. Skin Fair Cream acts as a skin-bleaching agent and works by inhibiting an enzyme reaction in the applied skin cells.

Mild burning, redness, stinging and dryness may occur as side effects to using this medicine. Serious side effects which may occur include skin cracking, blistering and blue-black darkening of the skin.

Before using this medicine, discuss with your doctor your medical history, especially if you have asthma, other skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. Do not use the medicine if you have had allergic reactions to it.

It is recommended to apply this medicine to the affected areas of skin, generally twice every day or as directed by your doctor. Avoid its contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Avoid tanning booths, prolonged sun exposure and sunlamps. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it.

    What are the uses of Skin Fair Cream

    • Acne

    What are the side effects of Skin Fair Cream ?

    Key highlights of Skin Fair Cream

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No interaction found

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Hqn plus cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Hqn plus cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    How does this medication work?

    Skin Fair Cream is a skin lightening agent for topical application which inhibits tyrosinase enzyme, which is an important enzyme in the biosynthesis of melanin pigments. Inhibition of tyrosinase thus inhibits production of melanin pigments, leading to skin lightening.

      FAQs about Skin Fair Cream

      • Ques : What is Skin Fair Cream?

        Ans : Skin Fair Cream is a medication which has Hydroquinone, Mometasone, and Tretinoin as active elements present in it. As being a combination of three drugs: Hydroquinone, Mometasone and Tretinoin, which treats melasma. Hydroquinone helps to enhance skin tone and decreases the amount of melanin which causes skin darkening. Mometasone is a steroid which obstructs the production of prostaglandins that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Tretinoin helps the skin to renew itself more quickly. Skin Fair Cream is used to treat conditions such as melasma.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Skin Fair Cream?

        Ans : Skin Fair Cream is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as melasma. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Skin Fair Cream to avoid undesirable effects.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Skin Fair Cream?

        Ans : Skin Fair Cream is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Skin Fair Cream which are as follows: Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness). It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Skin Fair Cream.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Skin Fair Cream?

        Ans : Skin Fair Cream should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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