MELANORM HC CRM

Overview

MELANORM HC CRM is a Schedule H drug.

MELANORM HC CRM is composed of: HYDROQUINONE (0.025 %W/W), TRETINOIN (0.22 %W/W)

Hydroquinone decreases the formation of melanin in the skin. Melanin is the pigment in skin that gives it a brown color.Hydroquinone is a skin lightening medication. It works by reducing the amount of a pigment (melanin) that causes darkening of skin.This medicine works by blocking the process in the skin that leads to discoloration

Usage

HYDROQUINONE is generally used to treat: Melasma
HYDROQUINONE can address symptoms like: Body Discoloration, Chin Discoloration, Nose Discoloration


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions for MELANORM HC CRM and its Constituents


  • You should not use hydroquinone topical if you are allergic to hydroquinone or peroxide.
  • Do not use this medicine without a doctor’s advice if you are pregnant.
  • Do not use this medicine without a doctor’s advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
  • Hydroquinone topical is usually applied each morning and at bedtime. Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Hydroquinone topical is for use only on the skin. Avoid getting this medicine on your lips or inside your nose or mouth. Hydroquinone may cause numbness of these areas.
  • Do not use hydroquinone topical on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin.
  • Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine.
  • Apply this medicine only to the affected skin areas that need to be lightened.
  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 months of treatment with hydroquinone topical.
  • Use hydroquinone topical regularly to get the most benefit.
  • Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
  • Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Hydroquinone topical can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen  when you are outdoors. Some hydroquinone products may contain sunscreen. Check the medicine label or ask your doctor to be sure.
  • Avoid getting hydroquinone topical in your eyes.
  • Hydroquinone topical may make your skin more sensitive to weather extremes such as cold and wind.
  • Protect your skin with clothing and use a moisturizing lotion as needed.
  • Using hydroquinone topical together with benzoyl peroxide, hydrogen peroxide, or other peroxide products may stain your skin.
  • This staining can usually be removed with soap and water.Avoid using skin products that can cause irritation, such as harsh soaps, shampoos, or skin cleansers, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, hair removers or waxes, or skin products with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime.
  • Please use hydroquinone products carefully.
  • Its skin bleaching action may produce unwanted cosmetic effects if not used as directed.

Symptoms of Overdosage

HYDROQUINONE over-dosage can result in: Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

HYDROQUINONE : Contact Dermatitis, Skin Rash, Dry Skin, Pimples, Skin Irritation, Body Burn, Body Itching, Redness, Pale Skin

Technical Classification

HYDROQUINONE is categorized as: TOPICAL DEPIGMENTING AGENTS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives for MELANORM HC CRM

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

MELANORM HC CRMINR 115 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 0.025 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.22 %W/W

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

A RET HC CRMINR 114 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W
A RET HC SOLNINR 47.4 for 10 ML SOLUTIONHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %V/V, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %V/V, TRETINOIN 0.025 %V/V
ACSOLVE H GELINR 66.75 for 15 GM GELTRETINOIN 2.0 %W/V, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/V, HYDROQUINONE 0.025 %W/V
ADVAN THF CREAMINR 214.6 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 1 %W/W, FLUCONAZOLE 0.01 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W
ADVAN THF CRMINR 214.6 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, FLUOCINOLONE 1.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.25 %
ASMGLO CRMINR 128 for 20 GM CREAMFLUOCINOLONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.01 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 0.0025 %W/W
BRITE OPTI CRMINR 120 for 10 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.01 %W/W
CAREBET-M PLUS CRMINR 150 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
CLEARWAY CRMINR 165 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 20.0 MG, TRETINOIN 0.1 MG, FLUOCINOLONE
CLEARZ MAX CRMINR 203 for 15 GM CREAMTRETINOIN , HYDROQUINONE
COMBILITE CRMINR 171.42 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %W/W
CORTINA H CRMINR 122 for 15 GM CREAMTRETINOIN , MOMETASONE , HYDROQUINONE
COSMELITE CRMINR 151.5 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W
CUTILITE CRMINR 164 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W
DEPIG TM CRMINR 95.16 for 15 GM CREAMTRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 0.2 %W/W
DREMZ CRMINR 135 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 4.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %
ELOSONE HT CRMINR 108 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
ENSHINE OINTINR 36.1 for 15 GM OINTMENTHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
ETAZE HT CRMINR 141 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
EUBIT CRMINR 200 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE , TRETINOIN , MOMETASONE
EUKROMA FC CRMINR 160 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %W/W
EUKROMA PLUS 2% W/W/0.1% W/W/0.025% W/W CRMINR 136 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
EUKROMA PLUS CRMINR 17.62 for 20 CREAMSHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
EVEGLOW CRMINR 135.7 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.01 %W/W
FACICARE CRMINR 120 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %
FEMOLINK CRMINR 119.03 for 20 GM CREAMMOMETASONE , HYDROQUINONE , TRETINOIN
FRAXEL TABINR 25.71 for 10 TABLETSHYDROQUINONE , MOMETASONE , TRETINOIN
GETLITE CRMINR 163.5 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
GLOMELA CRMINR 175 for 20 GM CREAMTRETINOIN NAN, HYDROQUINONE NAN, FLUOCINOLONE NAN
GLOW LITE 2%/0.1%/0.025% CRMINR 161.9 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %
GLOWCARE FORTE CRMINR 166 for 10 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
GLOWCOR CRMINR 98 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
GLOWTAN 2%/0.1%/0.025% CRMINR 110 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %
GRAZIA UP CRMINR 299 for 30 GM CREAMTRETINOIN , MOMETASONE , HYDROQUINONE
HH LITE CRMINR 167 for 20 GMHYDROQUINONE 2 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
HHLITE CRMINR 159 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
HQ LITE CRMINR 118 for 15 GM CREAMTRETINOIN , HYDROQUINONE , HYDROCORTISONE
HTM CRMINR 120 for 15 GM CREAMTRETINOIN , MOMETASONE , HYDROQUINONE
HYCLEAN TF CRMINR 185 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %
HYDROQUINONE 2% + MOMETASONE 0.1% + TRETINOIN 0.025 % CRMINR 20.96 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
INMELA CRMINR 179 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %
JUSTCLEAN CRMINR 123.81 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE , TRETINOIN , MOMETASONE
KAYLITE ANTI MARKS CRMINR 150 for 15 GM CREAMTRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %, HYDROQUINONE 0.2 %
KLIGMEL 2%/0.1%/0.025% CRMINR 478.26 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %
LITETONE CRMINR 162.65 for 20 GM CREAMTRETINOIN , HYDROQUINONE , FLUOCINOLONE
LOMELA CRMINR 110 for 18 GM CREAMMOMETASONE FUROATE 0.1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 0.2 %W/W
LOMELA LITE CRMINR 75 for 10 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.5 %W/W
LOOKBRITE CRMINR 143.4 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
LUMACIP PLUS CRMINR 245.5 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 4.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %W/W
LUMAGLO CRMINR 240 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %W/W
LUMAGLO FORTE CRMINR 185 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 4.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %W/W
LUMINOSA M CRMINR 119.05 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W
MELA 3 CRMINR 158.05 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2 %, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %
MELABEST CRMINR 120 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W
MELACARE CREAMINR 118 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W
MELACARE FORTE CRMINR 215 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 4.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
MELAFECT CRMINR 99 for 15 GM CREAMTRETINOIN , HYDROQUINONE , FLUOCINOLONE
MELALITE-XL CRMINR 185 for 15 GM CREAMTRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 0.2 %W/W
MELALONG CRMINR 83.7 for 15 GM CREAMTRETINOIN 2.0 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 0.025 %W/W
MELANORM HC FORTE CRMINR 88 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W
MELANORM MS CRMINR 150 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.025 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.1 %W/W
MELAPIK CRMINR 135 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %
MELAPIK EVER CRMINR 125 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, ALLANTOIN 1.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.13 %
MELAPIK PLUS CRMINR 165 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %
MELASOL CRMINR 111.13 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %
MELNOR CRMINR 35.72 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
MELRIO CRMINR 195 for 20 GM CREAMTRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 0.2 %W/W
METACORTIL-LITE CRMINR 128 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.01 %W/W
METASONE PLUS CRMINR 118 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %
MFURATE HQ CRMINR 136 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
MOMEFUR HT CRMINR 88 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 1.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W
NO SCARS CRMINR 190 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
NOLASMA CRMINR 90.47 for 15 GM CREAMTRETINOIN , HYDROQUINONE , HYDROCORTISONE
O FAIR PLUS CRMINR 140 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.1 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.025 %W/W
PIGLOW CRMINR 123 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %
PIGMASON CRMINR 60 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
SKIN BRITE CRMINR 135 for 15 GM CREAMTRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, HYDROQUINONE 0.2 %W/W
SKIN BRITE SOAPINR 80 for 75 GM SOAPHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W
SKIN FAIR CRMINR 25 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, MOMETASONE 1.0 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %
SKINLITE CRMINR 165 for 20 GM CREAMTRETINOIN 0.025 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %, HYDROQUINONE 0.2 %
SKINLITE EVER CRMINR 153.05 for 20 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2 %W/W, ALLANTOIN 1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W
SKINSHINE CRMINR 115 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
SUPER GLOW CRMINR 25 for 15 GM CREAMMOMETASONE , TRETINOIN , HYDROQUINONE
TINTIN MH CRMINR 99.15 for 15 GM CREAMTRETINOIN , HYDROQUINONE , MOMETASONE
TRETCEE HQ CRMINR 89 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W
TRICLIN CRMINR 86.53 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %, TRETINOIN 0.025 %
TRIGLOW CRMINR 257 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %W/W
TRILUMA RD CRMINR 475 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, FLUOCINOLONE 0.01 %W/W
TWINKLE CRM 15GMINR 145 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.01 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W
UB FAIR FAIR CRMINR 189 for 30 GM CREAMTRETINOIN , HYDROQUINONE , FLUOCINOLONE
ULTRABRITE CRMINR 125 for 25 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
ULTRASONE HT OINTINR 98 for 15 GM OINTMENTHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W
VILCLEAR 2%W/W/0.1%W/W/0.015%W/W CRMINR 110 for 15 GM CREAMHYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, MOMETASONE 0.1 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.015 %W/W
XTRALITE OINTINR 162 for 20 GM OINTMENTTRETINOIN , HYDROQUINONE , FLUOCINOLONE