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Macsoralen 1% Lotion

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Packaging:15.0 ml in 1 bottle
Macsoralen 1% Lotion – Methoxsalen (1% w/v) 1 mg by Mac Remedies Pvt Ltd
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Quick Facts

Chemical ClassPsoralens Derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassDERMA

About Macsoralen 1% Lotion

Macsoralen 1% Lotion is a medicine used along with controlled ultraviolet light for effective treatment of certain skin diseases like vitiligo and psoriasis.Macsoralen 1% Lotion is for external use only. Use It only under the direct supervision of your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medication work better by keeping the affected areas clean.Common side effects include redness of the skin, blisters on the skin, swelling, and itching at the site of application. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.The most common side effects of this medicine include burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. It may also make your skin sensitive to sunlight, so avoid exposure to sunlight. Use sunscreens and cover yourself with protective clothing for at least 8 hours after treatment. Macsoralen 1% Lotion is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Avoid eating certain foods like limes, figs, parsley, parsnips, mustard, carrots, and celery, as they may increase the skin's sensitivity to light.

How It Works

Macsoralen 1% Lotion is a medicine used along with controlled ultraviolet light for effective treatment of certain skin diseases like vitiligo and psoriasis.Macsoralen 1% Lotion is for external use only. Use It only under the direct supervision of your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medication work better by keeping the affected areas clean.Common side effects include redness of the skin, blisters on the skin, swelling, and itching at the site of application. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.The most common side effects of this medicine include burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. It may also make your skin sensitive to sunlight, so avoid exposure to sunlight. Use sunscreens and cover yourself with protective clothing for at least 8 hours after treatment. Macsoralen 1% Lotion is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Avoid eating certain foods like limes, figs, parsley, parsnips, mustard, carrots, and celery, as they may increase the skin's sensitivity to light.

How to Use

This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Macsoralen 1% Lotion, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.

Storage

Store below 30C

Composition of Macsoralen 1% Lotion

Uses of Macsoralen 1% Lotion

Psoriasis
Vitiligo

Key Benefits of Macsoralen 1% Lotion

  • In Psoriasis Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Macsoralen 1% Lotion reduces the scaly, itchy patches along with other symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, or irritation which may develop on the different parts of the body. Use it for as long as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. It may take several months to become fully effective. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side Effects of Macsoralen 1% Lotion

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Macsoralen 1% Lotion

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Macsoralen 1% Lotion is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast Feeding
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Macsoralen 1% Lotion is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving
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No interaction found/established

Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

No interaction found/established

Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

No interaction found/established

Frequently Asked Questions

Macsoralen 1% Lotion is used along with ultraviolet light (found in sunlight and some special lamps) in a treatment to treat vitiligo (a disease in which skin color is lost), and psoriasis (a skin condition associated with red and scaly patches), and treatment of white blood cells (called photopheresis) and is used to treat the skin problems associated with mycosis fungoides, which is a type of lymphoma

Macsoralen 1% Lotion works by modifying the way by which skin cells receive the ultraviolet light A (UVA) radiation, thereby clearing up the disease.

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