Methoxsalen
Methoxsalen (Oxsoralen) is a psoralen used with ultraviolet A light therapy to treat psoriasis, vitiligo, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. It is listed as a single tablet.
Key points
- As a psoralen, methoxsalen is activated by ultraviolet A light to modify skin-cell behaviour in conditions such as psoriasis and vitiligo.
- Oxsoralen is the only product in this catalogue, a 10 mg tablet originating from Valeant Pharmaceuticals, the recognised originator brand.
Methoxsalen is listed as Oxsoralen, a 10 mg tablet from Valeant Pharmaceuticals in the Skin Care category. It is indicated for Psoriasis, Vitiligo, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. The tablet form is taken by mouth as part of a treatment plan that includes controlled ultraviolet A exposure.
