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Methoxsalen (Topical)

Brand Names : Oxsoralen Lotion, UltraMOP Lotion

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects | Additional Information

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

   

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Methoxsalen: Before Using



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