METHOXSALEN (me THOK suh luhn) treats psoriasis. It is used in combination with ultraviolet light therapy. It is prescribed when other medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by slowing down the growth of skin cells, which reduces redness, swelling, and scaling of the skin.

METHOXSALEN Lifestyle Interactions

  • Methoxsalen 10mg, Oral capsule, liquid filled

    • Interaction: Psoralen-containing foods
    • Severity: Mild
    • Notes for Consumers: To minimize side effects of nausea and upset stomach, Methoxsalen should be administered with food or milk. Contact with certain foods and plants (e.g., limes, figs, parsley, parsnips, and celery) can increase your skin's sensitivity to sunlight and perhaps to Methoxsalen treatment; try to avoid unwanted skin exposure to these plants during treatment and use care in handling these foods. While taking Methoxsalen, keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds or booths.
    • Notes for Professionals: Phototoxic dermatitis can result from contact with psoralen-containing plants/foods such as celery, fennel, limes, parsley, and parsnip. Contact exposure to such foods should be approached with care during methoxsalen treatment as in theory such exposure might increase the likelyhood of a skin reaction. Follow all directions of the manufacturer to avoid untoward methoxsalen-induced photoreactions.

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