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About Melanocyl Tablet 40's

Melanocyl Tablet 40's 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. 

Melanocyl Tablet 40's contains methoxsalen, that is used alongside ultraviolet-A radiation. It works by reducing the number of cells the skin makes.

Take Melanocyl Tablet 40's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Melanocyl Tablet 40's 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 Melanocyl Tablet 40's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting Melanocyl Tablet 40's, 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.

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Composition

METHOXSALEN-10MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Melanocyl Tablet 40's

Psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), or vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair).

Medicinal Benefits

Melanocyl Tablet 40's 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). Melanocyl Tablet 40's 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.

Side Effects of Melanocyl Tablet 40's

  • Erythema (skin redness)
  • Oedema (swelling)
  • Blisters on the skin
  • Itching

Directions for Use

Take Melanocyl Tablet 40's preferably with low diet food or milk or take it as a by advised your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor before using Melanocyl Tablet 40's, if you have previously had an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity). Before starting Melanocyl Tablet 40's, 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.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPSORIATICS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MethoxsalenRasagiline
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MethoxsalenAminolevulinic acid
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MethoxsalenRasagiline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Melanocyl Tablet 40's:
Taking rasagiline with Melanocyl Tablet 40's may increases the blood levels of rasagiline.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Melanocyl Tablet 40's 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.
MethoxsalenAminolevulinic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Melanocyl Tablet 40's:
Co-administration of Aminolevulinic acid and Melanocyl Tablet 40's together can increase the risk of sunburn.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Melanocyl Tablet 40's 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.
MethoxsalenTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Melanocyl Tablet 40's:
Taking Tizanidine with Melanocyl Tablet 40's may increase the risk of severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tizanidine with Melanocyl Tablet 40's 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid sunlight exposure for 24 hours before taking Melanocyl Tablet 40's. Wear UVA-absorbing, and cover exposed skin, wrap-around sunglasses, or use sunblock for the twenty-four-hour period after treatment with Melanocyl Tablet 40's.
  • 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 Melanocyl Tablet 40's if you are taking or use additional time under an ultraviolet lamp or in the sunlight.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • You will need to have an eye check-up before starting Melanocyl Tablet 40's and also once a year afterwards.
  • Avoid sunlight on your lips or skin for at least 8 hours after taking Melanocyl Tablet 40's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Psoriasis: It is a chronic, painful, nontransmissible, deactivating, and damaging disease. It can happen at any age and is most common in the age group 50 to 69. Psoriasis can also be caused by internal and external activates, including sunburn, mild trauma, systemic drugs, infections, and stress. Psoriasis involves the nails and skin and is related to a number of comorbidities. Skin wounds are generalized or localized, mostly balanced, red pimples and plaques, sharply established, and usually covered with silver or white scales. Injuries cause harshness, itching, and pain.

Vitiligo: It 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 the colour of skin. The hair that develops in regions affected by vitiligo may also turn white. People with vitiligo must protect their skin from contact with the sun.

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