Melgain Bottle Of 5ml Lotion

Melgain Lotion contains Decapeptide as its active ingredient. It is used to treat vitiligo or white patches. Vitiligo is a disease that causes loss of skin colour in patches due to loss of pigment cells (melanocytes) which result in discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair and mucous membranes.

Melgain Lotion works by restoring the pigment cells and allowing healthy pigment cells to reach the affected area. It should be applied externally only. If you experience any other effect after applying this medicine, reach out to the doctor immediately.

There are no side effects reported with this medicine. However, if you experience any symptoms after application of this Lotion, consult your doctor.

Dosage

Overdose

As Melgain Lotion is meant for external application, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. If you have applied extra quantities of it, wipe out the excess of the medicine with tissue or cotton.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed applying Melgain Lotion, apply it as soon as possible. Do not over-apply this medicine to compensate for the missed application.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Melgain Lotion works by modulating cell growth, differentiation and motility. It activates and stimulates regrowth of the melanocytes (cells responsible for skin pigmentation) in the depigmented area in the vitiligo patch and surrounding skin, resulting in re-pigmentation. It restores skin complexion by allowing healthy melanocytes to migrate to the affected area.

Directions for Use

• Use Melgain Lotion as directed by your doctor
• For external use only. Apply it on a healthy skin surface, free from cuts and wounds.
• Wash your hands before and after using this medicine unless your hands are the area to be treated.
• In case your eyes come in contact with this medicine, rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I apply Melgain Lotion during pregnancy?

There is limited information available about the effect of Melgain Lotion on pregnancy. This medicine is to be applied on topical surfaces. The quantities which might get absorbed from the skin is too little and there are rare chances of absorption. However, this medicine should be used under medical supervision by a pregnant woman.

Breast Feeding

Can I apply Melgain Lotion while breastfeeding?

Melgain Lotion should not be applied to the breast of breastfeeding mothers or elsewhere on large areas of skin or for a prolonged period. Inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother.

Driving

Can I drive if I have applied Melgain Lotion?

Melgain Lotion does not affect the ability to drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Melgain Lotion?

There is limited information about the effect of alcohol on Melgain Lotion. Talk to your doctor if you consume it too often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience any allergic condition after applying Melgain Lotion.
• Your skin problem does not improve or if it becomes worse.
• You have any other skin disease.
• You have accidentally ingested or had Melgain Lotion contact with the eye.
• Melgain Lotion should be used externally only.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to Decapeptide or any other component of Melgain Lotion.

Side effects

There are no side effects reported with this medicine. However, if you experience any symptoms after application of this Lotion, consult your doctor.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Since Melgain Lotion is to be used externally on the skin, it is less likely to interact with other medicines. However, consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions.

Storage and disposal

• Store Melgain Lotion at a temperature not exceeding 25°C in a cool, dry place.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long do I need to apply Melgain Lotion?

It depends on the response rate of the treatment and age of the white patches. If the patches have developed recently or in children, the response rate would be faster. Generally, treating any skin condition takes a longer duration to get cured.

Is Melgain Lotion safe?

Yes, Melgain Lotion is safe if you apply it as prescribed by your doctor for a specific duration. No side effects have been reported. However, if you experience any side effect after applying Melgain Lotion, inform your doctor.

Does Melgain Lotion cure white patches completely?

There is no complete cure for vitiligo. However, the patches may disappear on their own or the patches may get re-pigmented. Treatment with Melgain Lotion along with other therapies has shown to be 80-90% effective when compared with other therapies alone.

Can Melgain Lotion be used in children?

Yes, Melgain Lotion can be used to treat children suffering from vitiligo or white patches, if prescribed by your doctor.