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About Melanex Tablet
Melanex Tablet belongs to the class of medicines called psoralens primarily used to treat psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), or vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair). Psoriasis is a chronic, painful, nontransmissible, deactivating and damaging disease. Psoriasis can also be caused by internal and external activates, including sunburn, mild trauma, systemic drugs, infections, and stress. Vitiligo is a disorder in which the skin turns white due to the loss of pigment from the melanocytes, (cells that produce the colour), melanin that gives skin colour.
Melanex Tablet contains methoxsalen, that is used alongside ultraviolet-A radiation. It works by reducing the number of cells the skin makes.
Take Melanex Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Melanex Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience erythema (skin redness), oedema (swelling), blisters on the skin, and itching. Most of these side effects of Melanex Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Before starting Melanex Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergies, history of skin cancer, eye disorder, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or skin pigment disorder. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, and breastfeeding.
Uses of Melanex Tablet
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Melanex Tablet contains methoxsalen, which is a local acting drug. It is primarily used in the treatment of psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), or vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair). Melanex Tablet is an organic compound and a local acting drug. It is used alongside ultraviolet-A radiation. It works by reducing the number of cells the skin makes.
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- Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
- Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
- Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
- Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
- If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
- Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Drug Warnings
Inform your doctor before using Melanex Tablet , if you have previously had an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity). Before starting Melanex Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any history of skin cancer, eye disorder, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or skin pigment disorder. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, and breastfeeding. If there is an overdose, you may be trained to stay in a dark room for 24 hours and make yourself vomit.
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Taking rasagiline with Melanex Tablet may increases the blood levels of rasagiline.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Melanex Tablet and rasagiline, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, blood pressure changes, nausea, vomiting, or hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that do not exist) contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Aminolevulinic acid and Melanex Tablet together can increase the risk of sunburn.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Melanex Tablet with Aminolevulinic acid can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice that your skin is very sensitive to sunlight or if you have a really bad sunburn, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Following treatment, you should avoid exposure of the eyes and skin to sunlight or bright indoor lights for 48 hours. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Taking Tizanidine with Melanex Tablet may increase the risk of severe side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tizanidine with Melanex Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid sunlight exposure for 24 hours before taking Melanex Tablet . Wear UVA-absorbing, and cover exposed skin, wrap-around sunglasses, or use sunblock for the twenty-four-hour period after treatment with Melanex Tablet .
- Use extra caution for at least 48 hours after each treatment. Cover your skin for at least 8 hours by wearing protective clothing after each treatment,
- Do not increase the quantity of Melanex Tablet if you are taking or use additional time under an ultraviolet lamp or in the sunlight.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Melanex Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects. Alcohol can make you dizzier.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
It is not known whether Melanex Tablet taken orally will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
It is not safe to use Melanex Tablet for breastfeeding mothers. Always ask your doctor because it causes risks to the baby.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Melanex Tablet usually causes dizziness and affects driving ability. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires alertness until you can do it safely.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Melanex Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Melanex Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
Safe if prescribed
This Melanex Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years. Therefore, it is not safe for children.
FAQs
Melanex Tablet works by altering the way by which cells of the skin receive the ultraviolet light A (UVA) radiation, thus clearing up the disease.
Immediately contact your doctor if you did not takeMelanex Tablet at the correct time. You may need to reschedule.
Avoid contact with artificial UV rays or sunlight other than your scheduled light treatment.
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