Melacare Hydroquinone Tretinoin & Mometasone Furoate Cream 25Gm Exp 01/2027

Melacare Cream: product summary

Melacare is a 25G cream containing hydroquinone 2%, tretinoin 0.025% and mometasone furoate 0.1%. It is used in the management of melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, freckles, age spots and uneven skin tone. Check the composition and regulatory note before ordering Melacare cream in the UK.

Tretinoin is a prescription-only medicine in the UK. This product is internationally manufactured stock sold through an international retail model. Check the rules where you live, including import requirements, and speak to a pharmacist or doctor before use, especially if pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Mometasone is a corticosteroid, so this cream is not for long-term or unsupervised use.

Read the tretinoin products category and the UK tretinoin buying guide for related information.

Last reviewed: September 2026.

Key facts for Melacare hydroquinone cream

How it is generally used

1. Speak to a pharmacist or doctor before use and confirm that the pigmentation concern has been assessed.
2. Read the packaging and use the cream only for the area, amount and duration advised by your clinician.
3. Clean and dry the affected area. Use a pea-sized amount only if your clinician has directed that amount for the area, applying a thin layer. Introduce the cream gradually as advised.
4. Avoid the eyes, lips, nostrils and broken or irritated skin. Wash your hands after application unless treating the hands.
5. Apply Melacare according to the label and clinician instructions, not a universal schedule. Use sunscreen during the day.
6. Stop and seek medical advice for severe irritation, swelling, hives, breathing difficulty or another concerning reaction.

There is no universal duration for this combination. Mometasone is a corticosteroid and is not for long-term or unsupervised use. Do not use a fixed routine unless that schedule has been advised for you.

Who should speak to a clinician first

Everyone should speak to a pharmacist or doctor before using Melacare because it contains prescription-only tretinoin and a corticosteroid. This is especially important during pregnancy, when planning a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Ask for advice if your skin is damaged, if you use another treatment or if you are considering continued use.

Frequently asked questions

What should I know about Melacare cream in the UK?

Melacare is used in the management of melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, freckles, age spots and uneven skin tone. It contains hydroquinone 2%, tretinoin 0.025% and mometasone furoate 0.1% in a 25G cream. A pharmacist or doctor should assess whether this combination is appropriate for your concern.

What ingredients are in Melacare?

The three active ingredients are hydroquinone at 2%, tretinoin at 0.025% and mometasone furoate at 0.1%. Mometasone is a corticosteroid, so do not add another active treatment or extend use without advice. Check the packaging for complete ingredient information before use.

How should Melacare be applied?

Use only the amount, area and schedule advised by a clinician and follow the packaging. General care is to clean and dry the area, apply a thin layer, avoid the eyes, lips, nostrils and broken skin, wash your hands and use sunscreen during the day. Stop if irritation is severe.

Can Melacare be used for a long time?

No universal duration is supplied for this cream. Melacare contains mometasone, a corticosteroid, and is not for long-term or unsupervised use. Follow the duration advised by your clinician and ask what to do if the pigmentation concern continues or returns.

Can I use Melacare while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Speak to a pharmacist or doctor before use if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Melacare contains tretinoin and mometasone, and professional advice should take your circumstances into account. Do not begin, continue or change treatment without discussing it with a clinician.

Product information is not medical advice. Tretinoin is a prescription-only medicine in the UK. This product is internationally manufactured stock sold through an international retail model. Check the rules where you live, including import requirements, and speak to a pharmacist or doctor before use, especially if pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Melacare contains a corticosteroid and is not for long-term or unsupervised use.