UCROMA
Cream
Dose Type
AADEE REMEDIES PVT. LTD
Manufactured By
Information
UCROMA is brand name of Hydrocortisone Acetate 1%w/w + Tretinoin 0.025% + Hydroquinone 2% w/w. This medicine is used in the treatment of melasma.
Therapeutic Class
Hydrocortisone Acetate (Skin lightening medicine)
Tretinoin (Form of vitamin A)
Hydroquinone (Corticosteroid)
Dose and Direction of Use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Mode of Action
Hydroquinone is a skin lightening medicine. It reduces the amount of a skin pigment (melanin) that causes darkening of skin. Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A that helps the skin to renew itself more quickly. Hydrocortisone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.
Uses
Melasma (Skin problem that causes dark, discolored patches on your skin primarily on the face)
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to this medicine
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem, heart problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.