Methoxsalen (Systemic)
Brand Names : 8-MOP, Oxsoralen-Ultra, Oxsoralen, Ultra MOP
Precautions While Using This MedicineYour
doctor should check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine
is working and that it does not cause unwanted effects. Eye examinations should
be included.
This medicine increases the sensitivity of your skin and lips to sunlight.
Therefore, exposure to the sun, even through window glass
or on a cloudy day, could cause a serious burn
. If you must go out
during the daylight hours:
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Before each treatment, cover your skin for at
least 24 hours
by wearing protective clothing, such as long-sleeved
shirts, full-length slacks, wide-brimmed hat, and gloves. In addition, protect your lips with a special sun block lipstick that has
a skin protection factor (SPF) of at least 15
. Check with your doctor
before using sun block products on other parts of your body before a treatment,
since sun block products should not be used on the areas of your skin that
are to be treated.
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After each treatment, cover your skin for at
least 8 hours
by wearing protective clothing. In addition, use a sun
block product that has a skin protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 on your
lips and on those areas of your body that cannot be covered.
If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
Your skin may continue to be sensitive to sunlight for some time after
treatment with this medicine. Use extra caution for at least 48 hours following
each treatment if you plan to spend any time in the sun. In addition, do not
sunbathe anytime during your course of treatment with methoxsalen.
For 24 hours after you take each dose of methoxsalen,
your eyes should be protected during daylight hours with special wraparound
sunglasses that totally block or absorb ultraviolet light
(ordinary
sunglasses are not adequate). This is to prevent cataracts. Your doctor will
tell you what kind of sunglasses to use. These glasses should be worn even
in indirect light, such as light coming through window glass or on a cloudy
day.
This medicine may cause your skin to become dry or itchy. However, check with your doctor before applying anything to your skin to
treat this problem
.
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