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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , Pharm-D (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:15 PM IST

About Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's

Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medicines called photosensitizers. It is used along with ultraviolet light for the treatment of vitiligo. Vitiligo is a skin condition in which the skin loses colour (melanocytes). This can result in discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair, and mucous membranes.

Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's contains “trioxsalen”, which is a photosensitive medication used along with UV-A rays. It works by activating certain skin cells (melanocytes) and helps to re-pigment the discoloured and white patches.

Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's should be taken as advised by your physician. The dose and course of this medicine will be decided by your doctor based on your health condition. Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's may cause certain common side effects like erythema (skin redness), blisters on the skin, edema (swelling), and itching. These side effects resolve on their own. However, if it persists, stop using Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's and consult your physician.

Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's should not be taken if you are allergic to it. Inform to your physician if you are using any medicines other than Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's and if you are pregnant/breastfeeding. Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients who are allergic to sunlight, porphyria, heart/ liver disease, stomach problems, cataracts, skin cancers and lupus erythematosus condition.

Uses of Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's

Vitiligo

Medicinal Benefits

Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medicines called 'photosensitizer' used along with UV-A rays. This medicine is used for the treatment of vitiligo. In vitiligo, it activates certain skin cells (melanocytes) and helps re-pigment the discoloured, white patches.

Directions for Use

Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's can be taken with meals or milk. Avoid taking in larger or smaller amounts than advised. Swallow it as a whole with a full glass of water. Do not chew or crush the medicine.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's

  • Itching
  • Erythema (skin redness)
  • Nausea
  • Blistering and peeling of skin
  • Dizziness
  • Mental depression
  • Nervousness
  • Trouble sleeping

Drug Warnings

Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's should not be taken if you are allergic to it. Inform your physician if you are using any medicines other than Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's and if you are pregnant/breastfeeding. Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients who are allergic to sunlight, porphyria, heart disease, liver diseases, stomach problems, cataracts, skin cancers and lupus erythematosus condition. Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's is also used with caution in recent treatment with x-rays or cancer medicines or plans to have x-rays in the near future as it may increase your chance of skin cancer.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's may interact with antibiotics (tetracyclines), anti-fungal (griseofulvin), anti-phsycotics (phenothiazines), amino acid -derivatives (amino-levulinic acid), psoralens (methoxsalen).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid eating foods like eating limes, figs, parsley, parsnips, mustard, carrots and celery.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's should not be given to people with porphyria, heart disease, liver disease, stomach problems, cataracts, skin cancers and lupus erythematosus.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • GRISEOFULVIN
  • METHOXSALEN
  • PHENOTHIAZINE
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • AMINOLEVULINIC ACID

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take fruits and veggies, cherries and leafy greens.
  • Take salmon and other fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Take antioxidant-rich herbs and spices like thyme, sage, cumin and ginger.
  • Try to avoid consuming alcohol and quit smoking.
  • Avoid taking blueberries, citrus, coffee, curds, fruit juice, and gooseberries.
  • Choosing natural fabrics/clothes made of cotton or silk that are kinder to your skin than synthetics is advised.

Special Advise

  • Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's may cause vision problems, so periodically consult your eye physician.
  • Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's may be taken 2 to 4 hours before exposure to UV light. In this case, before each treatment, cover the skin for at least 24 hours, and after each treatment, cover the skin for at least 8 hours by wearing protective clothing. 
  • Protect lips and uncovered parts of the body with sunblock medications. Sunblock products (sunscreen lotions) should not be used on the areas of the skin that are to be treated. Use wraparound sunglasses.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Vitiligo: Vitiligo is an auto-immune disease that causes loss of skin colour in patches. The discoloured areas usually get bigger with time. This condition can affect the skin on any part of the body. It can also affect the hair and the inside of the mouth. Symptoms include patchy loss of skin colour ( which usually first appears on the hands, face, and areas around body openings and the genitals), premature whitening or greying of the hair (on your scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows or beard), loss of colour in the tissues that line the inside of your mouth and nose (mucous membranes). Causes of vitiligo are family history (heredity) and a trigger event such as stress, severe sunburn or skin trauma.

About Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's

Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medicines called photosensitizers. It is used along with ultraviolet light for the treatment of vitiligo. Vitiligo is a skin condition in which the skin loses colour (melanocytes). This can result in discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair, and mucous membranes.

Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's contains “trioxsalen”, which is a photosensitive medication used along with UV-A rays. It works by activating certain skin cells (melanocytes) and helps to re-pigment the discoloured and white patches.

Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's should be taken as advised by your physician. The dose and course of this medicine will be decided by your doctor based on your health condition. Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's may cause certain common side effects like erythema (skin redness), blisters on the skin, edema (swelling), and itching. These side effects resolve on their own. However, if it persists, stop using Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's and consult your physician.

Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's should not be taken if you are allergic to it. Inform to your physician if you are using any medicines other than Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's and if you are pregnant/breastfeeding. Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients who are allergic to sunlight, porphyria, heart/ liver disease, stomach problems, cataracts, skin cancers and lupus erythematosus condition.

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Composition

TRIOXSALEN-25MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Sep-2024

for this medicine

Uses of Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's

Vitiligo

Medicinal Benefits

Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medicines called 'photosensitizer' used along with UV-A rays. This medicine is used for the treatment of vitiligo. In vitiligo, it activates certain skin cells (melanocytes) and helps re-pigment the discoloured, white patches.

Side Effects of Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's

  • Itching
  • Erythema (skin redness)
  • Nausea
  • Blistering and peeling of skin
  • Dizziness
  • Mental depression
  • Nervousness
  • Trouble sleeping

Directions for Use

Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's can be taken with meals or milk. Avoid taking in larger or smaller amounts than advised. Swallow it as a whole with a full glass of water. Do not chew or crush the medicine.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's should not be taken if you are allergic to it. Inform your physician if you are using any medicines other than Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's and if you are pregnant/breastfeeding. Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients who are allergic to sunlight, porphyria, heart disease, liver diseases, stomach problems, cataracts, skin cancers and lupus erythematosus condition. Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's is also used with caution in recent treatment with x-rays or cancer medicines or plans to have x-rays in the near future as it may increase your chance of skin cancer.

Therapeutic Class

PHOTOSENSITIZER

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • GRISEOFULVIN
  • METHOXSALEN
  • PHENOTHIAZINE
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • AMINOLEVULINIC ACID

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take fruits and veggies, cherries and leafy greens.
  • Take salmon and other fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Take antioxidant-rich herbs and spices like thyme, sage, cumin and ginger.
  • Try to avoid consuming alcohol and quit smoking.
  • Avoid taking blueberries, citrus, coffee, curds, fruit juice, and gooseberries.
  • Choosing natural fabrics/clothes made of cotton or silk that are kinder to your skin than synthetics is advised.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's may cause vision problems, so periodically consult your eye physician.
  • Sensitex 25mg Tablet 10's may be taken 2 to 4 hours before exposure to UV light. In this case, before each treatment, cover the skin for at least 24 hours, and after each treatment, cover the skin for at least 8 hours by wearing protective clothing. 
  • Protect lips and uncovered parts of the body with sunblock medications. Sunblock products (sunscreen lotions) should not be used on the areas of the skin that are to be treated. Use wraparound sunglasses.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Vitiligo: Vitiligo is an auto-immune disease that causes loss of skin colour in patches. The discoloured areas usually get bigger with time. This condition can affect the skin on any part of the body. It can also affect the hair and the inside of the mouth. Symptoms include patchy loss of skin colour ( which usually first appears on the hands, face, and areas around body openings and the genitals), premature whitening or greying of the hair (on your scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows or beard), loss of colour in the tissues that line the inside of your mouth and nose (mucous membranes). Causes of vitiligo are family history (heredity) and a trigger event such as stress, severe sunburn or skin trauma.

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