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Methoxsalen is used for:
Treating vitiligo and severe psoriasis. It is also used to treat skin problems associated with a certain type of lymphoma. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Methoxsalen is a psoralen. It works by making the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light. It appears that this sensitivity results in damage to the skin cells when UV light treatment is given. Damaged skin cells grow more slowly and the rate of tissue growth is reduced.
Do NOT use Methoxsalen if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Methoxsalen or to similar medicines
- you have a history of light-sensitive disease (eg, the blood disease porphyria, lupus, xeroderma pigmentosum)
- you have aphakia or a history of melanoma or certain types of skin cancer
- your skin is sensitive to the sun or light
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Methoxsalen :
Use Methoxsalen as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Methoxsalen with low-fat food or milk.
- Take Methoxsalen before UVA exposure according to your doctor's instructions. The amount of time you take Methoxsalen before UVA exposure depends on the condition being treated.
- If nausea occurs, take Methoxsalen in 2 divided doses 30 minutes apart.
- If you miss a dose of Methoxsalen , check with your doctor because it may be necessary to reschedule your light therapy.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Methoxsalen .
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