Skinshine Cream
About Skinshine Cream
Skinshine Cream is primarily used to treat skin condition melasma. It is a combination of Hydroquinone, Mometasone, and Tretinoin helpful in treating skin-related problems. It helps in skin renewal quickly.
Elosone HT Cream is very useful in reducing the color of the skin and removing any dark spots like freckles, age spots and other skin discoloration associated with pregnancy, skin trauma, eczema, birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy. It functions as a skin-bleaching agent which works by restricting an enzyme reaction in the applied skin cells.
Mild burning, redness, stinging and dryness may occur as side effects of 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.
Elosone HT Cream is recommended to apply this medicine to the affected areas of the 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.
Patient must use this medicament in the prescribed dose and manner. You must wash your hands and the skin to which it is to be applied before applying this medicament on over it. Check the label for directions is advised before using it. This medicament is only for external use.
What are the uses of Skinshine Cream
Melasma
What are the contraindications of Skinshine Cream ?
Hypersensitivity
What are the side effects of Skinshine Cream ?
Skin Thinning
Irritation
Redness
Key highlights of Skinshine Cream
Is It safe with alcohol?
No interaction found
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This cream is 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?
This 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 long is the duration of effect?
The duration of effect might vary person to person and also depends on the severity of the clinical condition of the patient.
What is the onset of action?
The onset of effect might vary person to person and also depends on the severity of the clinical condition of the patient.
What are the substitutes for Skinshine Cream ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Skinshine Cream , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Elosone Ht Cream
Leeford Healthcare Ltd
- Skinlite Cream
Zydus Cadila
- Melacare Cream
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
- Etaze Ht Cream
Mohrish Pharmaceuticals
- Glowcare Forte Cream
AN Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Enshine Ointment
Leeford Healthcare Ltd
- Pigmason Cream
Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Glowcor Cream
Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd
- Ultrabrite Cream
Leeford Healthcare Ltd
- Luminosa M Cream
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
How does this medication work?
Skinshine 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 Skinshine Cream
Ques : What is Skinshine Cream?
Ans : Skinshine acts as a skin-bleaching agent and works by inhibiting an enzyme reaction in the applied skin cells. It contains Hydroquinone Topical, Mometasone Furoate Topical and Tretinoin Topical as active ingredients. Cream works by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase; showing anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic activities and increasing the turnover of follicular epithelial cells.
Ques : What is Skinshine cream used for?
Ans : This Cream is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases such as Melasma, Acne, Acne vulgaris, Pruritic and Inflammatory manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Dermatitis of the scalp, Age spots and to Lighten light brown color patches on the skin. Apart from these, it can also be used to cure other skin discoloration related to skin trauma, pregnancy, birth control pills, eczema or hormone replacement therapy.
Ques : What are the side effects of Skinshine cream?
Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects that may occur because of the constituting ingredients of Cream. This is an exhaustive list. These side-effects are possible but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. These include Eczema, Burning of skin, Hypertrichosis, Sore, Itching, and Inflammation of skin. Apart from these, Depigmentation, Skin pain, Skin irritation, and Exogenous ochronosis are a few more side effects of this medication. Consult your doctor if you observe any side effects related to the Cream especially if they occur on a regular basis.
Ques : What happens when boys apply Skinshine cream?
Ans : Skinshine has Hydroquinone Topical, Mometasone Furoate Topical, and Tretinoin Topical as active ingredients. It is not advised for boys or girls to use this cream without consulting a doctor. It should be used only if prescribed by a doctor. Overusage of the Cream can lead to the occurrence of white spots on your skin.
Ques : How is skinshine cream good for pigments?
Ans : Skinshine contains Hydroquinone, Mometasone and Tretinoin as active elements that lightens the dark spots on skin. It is good for pigments as it obstructs the production of chemicals that lead to the growth of pigments.
Ques : Is Skinshine cream good to apply on the face?
Ans : No, it is not adequate to apply cream on face as it contains strong steroids that can lead to adverse effects on the face such as Dryness, Pigmentation, Severe Acne and Photosensitivity.
Ques : Can Skinshine Cream be used for melasma and acne?
Ans : Yes, Skinshine is used for Melasma and Acne. It can also treat Age Spots, Allergic Reactions and Inflammatory diseases.
Ques : Can i stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly ween off the use?
Ans : It is advised to stop using Skinshine gradually to avoid adverse effects.
References
Hydroquinone- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/hydroquinone
Mometasone- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/mometasone
Tretinoin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/tretinoin
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