Methoxsalen (Topical)
Brand Names : Oxsoralen Lotion, UltraMOP Lotion
Category- Antipsoriatic, topical
- Hair growth stimulant, alopecia areata, topical
- Repigmenting agent, topical
DescriptionMethoxsalen (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
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Topical solution (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
- Oxsoralen Lotion
- UltraMOP Lotion
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