Methoxsalen Oral - Methoxsalen - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Methoxsalen Oral
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Read Before Using Methoxsalen Oral (precautions)

• Certain foods may cause reactions when eaten during methoxsalen therapy.
• Try to avoid them.
• They include carrots, celery, figs, limes, mustard, parsley and parsnips.
• This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
• Discuss the benefits and risks with your doctor.
• It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk.
• Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
• This medication increases sensitivity to sunlight.
• Do not sunbathe 24 hours prior to using this medication.
• After use, avoid sun exposure for at least 8 hours.
• Wear protective clothing, such as hats, gloves and UVA-absorbing sunglasses.
• Apply broad screen sunscreens (SPF 15) to all exposed skin including lips.
• Tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication one and one half hour to 2 hours before UVA therapy or as directed by your doctor.
• Do not increase your dose or take it more often.
• Your condition will not clear faster, but side effects may be increased.
• This medication may be taken with food or milk to minimize nausea.
• If necessary, divide the dose in half and take each half 30 minutes apart.
• It is important to carefully follow instructions for exposure to ultraviolet light.
• Over exposure may result in serious sunburn.
• Do not switch generics of this drug without first checking with you doctor or pharmacist.

Methoxsalen Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication must be taken under close medical supervision.
• Discuss the risks and benefits of this therapy with your doctor.
• Periodic lab tests and eye exams will be done to monitor the effectiveness of this therapy.

Methoxsalen Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you are late in taking a dose, or miss a dose entirely, notify your doctor so your light treatment can be rescheduled.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include burning or blistering of the skin.

Warning

• Because serious side effects could occur during treatment with methoxsalen (eye lens damage, other skin problems), patients must be carefully selected and be under close medical supervision.
• Different generics of this drug are not interchangeable because they have significant differences in how they act in the body.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat certain types of skin disorders (for example, psoriasis, vitiligo).
• It is used in combination with ultraviolet (UVA) light therapy.

Possible Side Effects

• Eye damage, cataracts, skin aging and skin cancer are risks of this medication and UVA therapy.
• Protect eyes by using goggles during UVA therapy.
• Notify your doctor if you develop any of the following.