Methoxsalen Topical - Methoxsalen - Topical Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Methoxsalen Topical
• Oxsoralen
• meh-THOX-sal-en

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of medications that may increase your sensitivity to sunlight such as.

Read Before Using Methoxsalen Topical (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.
• After use, avoid sun exposure for at least 12 to 48 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.

Methoxsalen Topical Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication increases sensitivity to sunlight.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight or sunlamps as directed and wear protective clothing and sunscreen.
• Eye damage, cataracts, skin aging and skin cancer are risks of this medication and UVA therapy.
• Protect eyes by using goggles during UVA therapy.
• This medication causes changes in skin color that can occur after a few weeks and up to 9 months.
• Notify your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms.

Usage Instructions

• Use this medication as prescribed.
• Do not increase your dose or use it more often.
• Your condition will not clear faster, but side effects may be increased.
• This medication is used for small, well-defined skin lesions.
• Keep lesions protected from light by wearing proper clothing and using sunscreens.
• Because this medication makes skin extremely sensitive to sunlight, for several days, avoid exposure to the sun to prevent severe burns.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is a photosensitizer used in the treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo.
• To be effective, this medication is used in conjunction with ultraviolet (UVA) light therapy.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Warning

• Methoxsalen is a powerful drug and could produce severe burns if improperly used.
• This medication must never be dispensed to a patient.
• Only a doctor using special light conditions must apply this drug.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose.
• Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the doses.

Methoxsalen Topical 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 medication.