Methoxsalen (Topical)

Brand Names : Oxsoralen Lotion, UltraMOP Lotion

Category

• Antipsoriatic, topical
• Hair growth stimulant, alopecia areata, topical
• Repigmenting agent, topical

Description

Methoxsalen (meth-OX-a-len) belongs to the group of medicines called psoralens. It is used along with ultraviolet light (found in sunlight and some special lamps) in a treatment called psoralen plus ultraviolet light A (PUVA) to treat vitiligo, a disease in which skin color is lost. Methoxsalen may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Methoxsalen is available only with a prescription and is to be administered by or under the direct supervision of your doctor, in the following dosage form:

Topical
• Topical solution (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Oxsoralen Lotion

In Canada—

• Oxsoralen Lotion
• UltraMOP Lotion