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CHEMICAL NAME
OXSORALEN-UL(METHOXSALEN) 10MG.
INDICATIONS
This medicine is a photosensitizer used to treat severe psoriasis. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
DIRECTIONS
Follow The Directions For Using This Medicine Provided By Your Doctor. This Medicine Comes With A Patient Information Leaflet. Read It Carefully. Ask Your Doctor, Nurse, Or Pharmacist Any Questions That You May Have About This Medicine. Take This Medicine With Food Or Milk. Store This Medicine At Room Temperature In A Tightly-Closed Container, Away From Heat And Light. If You Miss A Dose Of This Medicine, Check With Your Doctor Because It May Be Necessary To Reschedule Your Light Therapy.
SIDE EFFECTS
Side Effects, That May Go Away During Treatment, Include Nausea, Itching, Dryness Or Redness Of The Skin. If They Continue Or Are Bothersome, Check With Your Doctor. Check With Your Doctor As Soon As Possible If You Experience Severe Swelling Or Redness Of The Skin, Tenderness Or Blistering, Or Rash. If You Notice Any Unusual Effects, Contact Your Doctor, Nurse, Or Pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS
Keep All Doctor And Laboratory Appointments While You Are Taking This Medicine. Do Not Sunbathe For At Least 24 Hours Before Receiving This Medicine And Light Therapy. After Your Treatment, Avoid Any Exposure To Sunlight For At Least 8 Hours. This Includes Indirect Light Through A Window Or On Cloudy Days. If You Can Not Avoid Exposure To Sunlight, Wear Protective Clothing, Or Use A Sunscreen With A Sun Protective Factor (Spf) Of 15 Or Greater, As Directed By Your Doctor. Protect All Areas Of The Body, Including Lips, From Sun Exposure. Do Not Sunbathe Or Use A Tanning Booth Without Checking With Your Doctor And Wait At Least 48 Hours After Your Treatment. To Protect Your Eyes, Wear Special Wrap-Around Sunglasses That Absorb Uva During Daylight Hours For 24 Hours After Taking This Medicine. Regular Sunglasses Do Not Adequately Protect Your Eyes Because They Allow Light To Enter From The Side. For Women: If You Plan On Becoming Pregnant, Discuss With Your Doctor The Benefits And Risks Of Using This Medicine During Pregnancy. It Is Unknown If This Medicine Is Excreted In Breast Milk. If You Are Or Will Be Breast-Feeding While You Are Using This Medicine, Check With Your Doctor Or Pharmacist To Discuss The Risks To Your Baby.
OVERDOSAGE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
INFORMATION
Do Not Share This Medicine With Others For Whom It Was Not Prescribed. Do Not Use This Medicine For Other Health Conditions. Keep This Medicine Out Of The Reach Of Children. If Using This Medicine For An Extended Period Of Time, Obtain Refills Before Your Supply Runs Out.
NOTES
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.
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