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Litesure Cream is used to treat melasma (dark brown patch on skin). It works by decreasing the amount of melanin (a skin pigment) that is responsible for the darkening of the skin, moisturises, removes dead skin cells and softens skin. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as peeling, stinging sensation, redness, and burning sensation at the site of application. It is for external use only.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

ALLANTOIN-1%W/W+HYDROQUINONE-2%W/W+TRETINOIN-0.0125%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Assure Life Science Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Litesure Cream

Litesure Cream is a topical prescription cream used to treat moderate-to-severe melasma, senile lentigines, and other forms of skin darkening or hyperpigmentation. It is designed to lighten dark spots, fade discolouration, and improve the overall texture and tone of the skin. By targeting the cells responsible for skin pigment, this medicine helps restore an even complexion.

For the best results, you must apply Litesure Cream consistently, typically once daily at night, or exactly as directed by your doctor. It should only be applied to clean, completely dry skin. To support your treatment, it is essential to adopt strict sun protection habits, such as wearing broad-spectrum sunscreen daily and avoiding prolonged sun exposure, as sunlight can easily reverse the skin-lightening effects.

While using Litesure Cream, you may experience mild side effects like dry skin, redness, or peeling. These are common reactions as your skin adjusts to the medication. However, if you experience severe skin irritation, intense burning, or notice a blue-black darkening of your skin, stop using the cream immediately and consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not use this if you are allergic to any of its active ingredients or if you have highly sensitive skin. Before starting this medication, tell your doctor if you have skin conditions like eczema, rosacea, or severe sunburn. This medicine is not recommended for children and should be used with extreme caution under professional guidance.

Some topical products, such as harsh soaps, chemical peels, or products containing alcohol, sulfur, or salicylic acid, can interact with Litesure Cream and cause severe skin irritation. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, you must not use this medicine, as certain ingredients can be absorbed through the skin and may harm your baby.

Uses of Litesure Cream

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat several conditions, including:

  • Melasma: Helps fade dark, patchy brown spots that commonly appear on the face due to hormonal changes, pregnancy, or sun exposure.
  • Hyperpigmentation: Lightens dark areas of skin left behind by acne scars, skin injuries, or inflammation.
  • Senile Lentigines (Age Spots): Fades flat, brown, or black spots that develop on sun-exposed areas of the skin over time.

Key Benefits

Litesure Cream helps improve the appearance of skin discolouration by reducing dark patches and promoting healthier skin renewal. Its combination of active ingredients helps brighten the skin while supporting comfort during treatment. Key benefits include:

  • Reduces Dark Patches and Spots: This medication helps fade hyperpigmentation, melasma, and other areas of skin discolouration, promoting a more even skin tone and brighter complexion.
  • Promotes Skin Cell Renewal: By encouraging the shedding of old, pigmented skin cells and supporting the growth of new skin, this medication helps improve skin texture and overall appearance.
  • Supports Comfortable Treatment: The formulation helps soothe the skin and reduce dryness or irritation that can occur during treatment, making it easier to continue using the medication as directed.
Side effects of Litesure Cream 20 gm
Managing Medication-Related Skin Allergies: A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • If you experience signs of skin allergies such as redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication, contact your doctor right away.
  • To alleviate skin allergy symptoms, your doctor may change your medication regimen or offer tailored medication management advice.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe drugs to relieve discomfort.
  • Cool compresses or calamine lotion can help relieve redness and itching on the afflicted skin area.
  • Staying hydrated by consuming plenty of water can help relieve discomfort.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Take a small amount of Litesure Cream on the fingertip and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as advised by your doctor.
  • Litesure Cream is only for external use.
  • Avoid contact of the Litesure Cream with the nose or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly.

How Litesure Cream Works

Litesure Cream combines three active ingredients that work together to treat hyperpigmentation and improve skin texture: Hydroquinone: This is a skin-lightening agent. It works by blocking the enzyme responsible for producing melanin, which is the pigment that colors your skin. By lowering melanin production, it gradually fades dark spots and patches. Tretinoin: This is a form of vitamin A (retinoid) that increases skin cell turnover. It helps your skin shed old, pigmented cells faster, allowing new, evenly pigmented skin cells to take their place. It also helps the skin-lightening agent penetrate more deeply and effectively. Allantoin: This ingredient acts as a skin protectant and soothing agent. It helps keep the skin hydrated, reduces irritation, and promotes healing, which helps counteract the drying and peeling effects of the other active ingredients.
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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Litesure Cream is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Litesure Cream.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Litesure Cream in pregnant women is unknown and is given to a pregnant woman only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Litesure Cream is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before using Litesure Cream while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Litesure Cream usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Litesure Cream in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Litesure Cream in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Litesure Cream is not recommended for children below 12 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Litesure Cream is safe for use in heart patients if recommended by the physician.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Litesure Cream should be used under caution in geriatric patients. Please consult your physician.

What if I have taken an overdose of Litesure Cream

If you apply too much cream, you may experience severe redness, peeling, or discomfort. Wash the area thoroughly with cool water. If the cream is accidentally swallowed, seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control centre right away.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Use daily sun protection: Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every morning, even on cloudy days, and wear protective clothing like wide-brimmed hats when outdoors.
  • Keep skin hydrated: Use a gentle, fragrance-free moisturiser during the day to combat dryness and peeling caused by the cream.
  • Avoid harsh skin products: Stay away from exfoliating scrubs, astringents, peeling agents, or products containing alcohol and salicylic acid while using this medicine.
  • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to support overall skin health and natural healing processes.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Litesure Cream to start to work: The effect of Litesure Cream begins to take action within 2 to 4 hours of application. The time for which the effects of Litesure Cream last: The effect of Litesure Cream lasts for 12 to 24 hours.

Storage

• Store Litesure Cream at a controlled room temperature below 25°C (77°F).

What if you forget to take Litesure Cream

If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not apply a double amount of the cream to make up for a missed application.

Drug Warnings

  • Apply at night: Use Litesure Cream only in the evening or at bedtime, as it can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
  • Protect your skin from the sun: Limit sun exposure, avoid tanning beds, and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with protective clothing during the day.
  • Avoid irritated skin: Do not apply this medication to sunburned, broken, cut, windburned, or irritated skin, as it may increase irritation.
  • Avoid harsh skin treatments: Do not use waxing, chemical depilatories, abrasive scrubs, or other irritating skincare products on the treated areas unless advised by your doctor.
  • Inspect the cream before use: Do not use the product if it has changed colour significantly, separated, or developed an unusual appearance. Consult your pharmacist if you notice these changes.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are using before using this, as they may interact with Litesure Cream and affect your treatment.

  • Other topical retinoids or exfoliating agents: May cause severe skin irritation and dryness when used alongside Litesure Cream.
  • Benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid: Can lead to severe skin peeling, dryness, and irritation if applied to the same areas.
  • Soaps or cosmetics with drying effects: May increase skin sensitivity and worsen redness or flaking.
No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Food Interactions

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with Litesure Cream when used as directed.

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[MISCELLANEOUS TOPICAL]

FAQs

Litesure Cream is used to treat melasma (dark brown patches on skin).
Litesure Cream contains Hydroquinone, Allantoin and Tretinoin. Hydroquinone is a skin lightening agent that works by decreasing the amount of melanin (a skin pigment) that is responsible for the darkening of the skin. Allantoin is a moisturizing agent that works by forming an oily layer on the top of the skin which traps in the water. Thereby, moisturizes the outermost layer of skin and makes it smoother and softer. Tretinoin belongs to the class of retinoids (man-made vitamin A) that works by increasing the renewal of skin cells which helps in natural exfoliation of skin’s outer layers.
Yes, Litesure Cream may increase the skin sensitivity to sunlight in the treated areas. Therefore, avoid or limit exposure to sunlight and sunlamps. You are advised to use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing while going out to prevent sunburn.
Yes, Litesure Cream may cause skin irritation, burning sensation or itching at the site of application in rare cases. However, if the irritation persists or worsens, stop using Litesure Cream and consult a doctor.
You are advised to use moisturizer in the morning every day to restore fat barrier of the skin that protects the skin from damage. Litesure Cream may make the skin more sensitive to extreme weather conditions such as cold and wind. Therefore, wear protective clothing and use moisturizer as required. However, please consult a doctor before using moisturizing lotions or any other products with Litesure Cream.
You are not recommended to use Litesure Cream with benzoyl peroxide, hydrogen peroxide or any other peroxide products as it may cause staining of the skin which can be usually removed with soap and water. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Litesure Cream.
You are recommended to use Litesure Cream for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, avoid using Litesure Cream for more than 6 to 8 weeks without doctor’s advice.
Hormonal contraceptives like oral/vaginal birth control pills, injections, implants, skin patches and vaginal rings can cause melasma to get worse. So, it is advisable to ask your doctor about using non-hormonal birth control (condom, diaphragm with spermicide) instead.
No, you should apply Litesure Cream only at night. Its ingredients make your skin highly sensitive to sunlight, which can lead to severe sunburn or skin damage. Talk to your doctor for more safety advice.
No, you must not use Litesure Cream if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Some ingredients can be absorbed through the skin and pose risks to the baby. Talk to your doctor about safer alternatives.
Mild peeling is a common side effect as your skin renews itself. You can apply a gentle, fragrance-free moisturiser during the day to soothe the skin. If the peeling becomes severe or painful, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Yes, you can wear makeup during the day, but you should apply your daily sunscreen first. Ensure your makeup is gentle and does not contain harsh chemicals or alcohol that could irritate your skin. Talk to your doctor if you experience irritation.
No, you should only apply a thin film to the specific dark spots or affected areas of skin. Do not apply it to unaffected skin unless specifically instructed by your healthcare provider. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure.
Stopping the medication suddenly will not cause physical harm, but your dark spots may eventually return if you do not maintain proper sun protection. Talk to your doctor before stopping the treatment.
Melasma is a chronic condition and can reappear if your skin is exposed to sunlight or hormonal triggers. While Litesure Cream effectively fades dark spots, strict sun protection is required to maintain the results. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for long-term skin care tips.

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India
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