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Octamop Tablet

by Palsons Derma
Methoxsalen (10mg)

₹156₹141

10% off
Octamop Tablet

Introduction to Octamop Tablet

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 Tablet

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Methoxsalen can damage the liver; use it with caution and periodically check liver function.

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Refrain from drinking alcohol since it may raise your risk of liver damage.

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

How Octamop Tablet works

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

How To Use Octamop Tablet

  • Do not break or chew this medicine
  • Follow your doctor''s recommended dose

Special Precautions About Octamop Tablet

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

Benefits Of Octamop Tablet

  • This drug helps in the treatment of Psoriasis or vitiligo patches in different body areas including hair and skin

Side Effects Of Octamop Tablet

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

Similar Medicine Of Octamop Tablet

What If I Missed A Dose Of Octamop Tablet

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 Tablet

How do I use Octamop tablet?

Octamop 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.

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.

How do you use Melanocyl solution?

Directions for Use MELANOCYL SOLUTION 25ML is available in the form of an oral tablet. MELANOCYL SOLUTION 25ML should be taken as prescribed by your doctor, preferably with low diet food or milk. avoid sunlight on your lips or skin for at least 8 hours after taking MELANOCYL SOLUTION 25ML.

What is the use of Patchex tablet?

PATCHEX is indicated to control the progression of skin disorders such as vitiligo, P-UVA (psoralen-induced ultraviolet A) - induced skin phototoxicity, atopic dermatitis, photo-oxidative stress, sunburn, psoriasis.

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

What is Methoxsalen used to treat?

Methoxsalen belongs to the group of medicines called psoralens. It is used along with ultraviolet light (found in sunlight and some special lamps) in a treatment called PUVA to treat vitiligo, a disease in which skin color is lost, and psoriasis, a skin condition associated with red and scaly patches.

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Ashwani Singh

Master in Pharmacy

Content Updated on

Monday, 8 July, 2024

Prescription Required

Octamop Tablet

by Palsons Derma
Methoxsalen (10mg)

₹156₹141

10% off
Octamop Tablet

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