Apply MELACARE CREAM as advised by your physician. It is for external use only. Wash your hands before and after applying MELACARE CREAM. Wash your face with a mild soap and dry properly. Apply MELACARE CREAM at night and gently massage it in until it is absorbed. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, mouth, mucous membrane. Avoid exposure to sunlight while using this medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.