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Octamop Lotion

by Palsons Derma
Methoxsalen (0.75% w/v)

₹180₹162

10% off
Octamop Lotion

Introduction to Octamop Lotion

This medicine helps in treating various skin conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo It reduces skin sensitivity to UV light and helps reduce repigmentation and symptoms.

Safety Advice for Octamop Lotion

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Refrain from drinking alcohol since it may raise your risk of liver damage.

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Octamop 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.

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Octamop Lotion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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If this drug affects your light sensitivity or dizziness, don't drive

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Inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.

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Inform your doctor if you have any liver disease.

How Octamop Lotion works

Methoxsalen is an organic compound. Methoxsalen enhances skin sensitivity to UVA light, it improves melanin formation and treats vitiligo and psoriasis.

How To Use Octamop Lotion

  • Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
  • Check the label for directions before use.

Special Precautions About Octamop Lotion

  • If you have an allergy to any of the ingredients in this supplement, you should avoid taking this medication.

Benefits Of Octamop Lotion

  • treatment of Psoriasis or vitiligo patches in different body areas including hair and skin

Side Effects Of Octamop Lotion

  • Nausea
  • Itching
  • Redness of skin
  • Skin darkening
  • Low blood pressure

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What If I Missed A Dose Of Octamop Lotion

  • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
  •  If the next dose time is almost here, skip.

Health And Lifestyle

To avoid getting a serious sunburn, shield your skin from the sun by applying high-SPF sunscreen and wearing protective clothes. Adhere to the recommended schedule for phototherapy (PUVA) and refrain from prolonged exposure to sunlight. To improve skin health, eat a balanced diet high in antioxidants. See your doctor frequently to track the effectiveness of your treatment and make any necessary therapeutic adjustments.

Drug Interaction

  • NRTIs (Abacavir)
  • Nuceloside analogues (Acyclovir)

Drug Food Interaction

  • foods containing furanocoumarins (eg, limes, lemons, figs, parsley, and celery)

Disease Explanation

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Psoriasis: A long-term autoimmune disease that results in red, scaly patches on the skin due to a high rate of skin cell turnover. Vitiligo: A disorder where skin pigment is lost, causing white patches to appear on different body areas.

FAQ's on Octamop Lotion

How do you use Melanocyl ointment?

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

How do you use melbild solution?

Clean and dry the affected area thoroughly and then apply the lotion as a very thin film. For best results, apply it about 2 hours before retiring at night. Do not touch the treated patches for about an hour. Next morning, expose the patches to bright sunlight for 10-15 minutes.

How do you take Melanocyl tablets?

Melanocyl Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Taking with food helps to increase the absorption of the medication as well as decrease nausea. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine.

What is Octamop used for?

Octamop 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

How does Octamop work?

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

What is Melgain lotion?

Melgain Lotion is a medicine for the treatment of vitiligo. It is effectively used in combination with other treatment methods for the best result. It lightens the skin by increasing the elimination of melanin (skin-darkening pigment) from skin cells. ₹403.66MRP₹474.9.

What is the use of Meladinine?

Meladinine® is used along with controlled ultraviolet light (UVA) to help control severe psoriasis. It may also be used for other skin conditions (vitiligo, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma-CTCL). Meladinine® works by making the skin more sensitive to UVA light.

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Ashwani Singh

Master in Pharmacy

Content Updated on

Saturday, 10 August, 2024

Prescription Required

Octamop Lotion

by Palsons Derma
Methoxsalen (0.75% w/v)

₹180₹162

10% off
Octamop Lotion

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