Oxsoralen
Methoxsalen tablets for psoriasis and vitiligo. It is used with UVA light therapy to make the skin respond to the light.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Methoxsalen
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
This listing uses Oxsoralen as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Methoxsalen tablets for psoriasis and vitiligo. It is used with UVA light therapy to make the skin respond to the light.
Mechanism of action
Intercalates into cellular DNA and, upon UVA activation, forms covalent cross-links to halt epidermal replication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Oxsoralen is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Methoxsalen, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.