Oxsoralen
Developed to mitigate epidermal hyperproliferation to support skin clearing during UVA phototherapy protocols.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Methoxsalen
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Oxsoralen, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Oxsoralen vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Oxsoralen details
- Conditions
- Psoriasis · Vitiligo · Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma
- Alternative names
- methoxsalen
- Therapeutic class
- Psoralen Photosensitiser
- Pharmacological class
- Topical Psoriasis Agent
- Contraindications
- aphakia; melanoma history; photosensitivity disorders
- Minor side effects
- nausea; skin redness; pruritus
- Moderate side effects
- dry skin; blistering; pigmentation changes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Valeant Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Photosensitising agents; Food containing furanocoumarins
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe cutaneous burns, requires immediate medical attention; cataracts, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate epidermal hyperproliferation to support skin clearing during UVA phototherapy protocols.
Mechanism of action
Intercalates into cellular DNA and, upon UVA activation, forms covalent cross-links to halt epidermal replication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Oxsoralen is the originator brand name, made by Valeant Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Valeant Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Methoxsalen is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.