In Treatment of Melasma Melasma is a common skin problem that causes dark, discolored patches on your skin. It is more commonly seen in females than males. Akira Cream helps to lighten these dark patches of the skin usually caused by pregnancy, birth control pills, hormone medicine, or injury to the skin. It effectively blocks that process in the skin that leads to discoloration. Akira Cream also reduces any redness, rash, pain, or itchiness that may be caused by this condition.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>This improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. You should always use it as prescribed and only apply the amount you have been told to. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.
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.
- Alcohol : None
No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Akira Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CAUTION
Akira Cream should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. | - Driving : None
No interaction found/established | - Kidney : None
No interaction found/established | - Liver : None
No interaction found/established
If you miss a dose of Akira Cream, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Does Akira Cream lighten skin?::: Yes, Akira Cream can be used to lighten the skin. It has been proven effective in improving melasma (pigmentation of skin). Do consult your doctor and get your skin condition diagnosed before you start taking this medication.| Can Akira Cream be used in hyperpigmented skin?::: Yes, Akira Cream can be used topically in case of ultraviolet radiation-induced hyperpigmentation and other pigmentation disorders of the skin. Do consult your doctor and get your skin condition diagnosed before you start taking this medication. Your doctor will decide whether you need this medication or not. Sometimes it can also be used topically on the place of bleeding to arrest bleeding locally.| Can a pregnant woman use Akira Cream?::: No, Akira Cream should be avoided by pregnant women. This is because Akira Cream may get transmitted from mother to fetus. There is no evidence whether it is safe to be taken in pregnant women. Do consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby.| Is Akira Cream a steroid?::: No, Akira Cream is not a steroid medicine. It is a medication which prevents enzymes (causing pigmentation) binding to skin cells in cases with hyperpigmented skin. It also reduces the increased blood vessels formation in melasma.
Akira Cream is a procoagulant agent. In the presence of UV light, plasminogen (enzyme) induces the production of melanin (pigment) to cause pigmentation and dark spots in the skin. It inhibits the activation of plasminogen, thus lead to a decrease in the production of melanin. This is how it works to treat melasma and hyperpigmentation of the skin.
-Tretinoin (Oral Route): Severe
Avoid concurrent use. Please consult with your doctor. Concurrent use may increase the risk of clot formation in blood vessels.
| -Tretinoin (Skin Route): Moderate
Please consult with your doctor regarding an appropriate time gap between both medicines. Caution is advised.