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Melcyl 10mg Tablet

Methoxsalen (10mg)

₹29.15 ₹34.3016% Off


Product Code: 336625
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: East West Pharma
Constituents

Methoxsalen (10mg)

Usage of Melcyl 10mg Tablet

  • Psoriasis
  • Vitiligo

Description of Melcyl 10mg Tablet

Melcyl 10mg 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. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects of Melcyl 10mg Tablet are nausea, itching, and redness of the skin. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.Taking this medicine makes the skin more sensitive to the sun. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Try to avoid exposure of your skin and lips to sunlight for eight hours after treatment.

Possible Side-effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Melcyl

  • Itching
  • Erythema (skin redness)
  • Nausea

Unit

10 tablets

Manufacturer

East West Pharma

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How to use Melcyl 10mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Melcyl 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Medicine Works

Melcyl 10mg Tablet is an organic compound. It is used along with ultraviolet-A irradiation. It works by decreasing the number of cells the skin makes.

Related Warnings

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Melcyl 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Melcyl 10mg Tablet 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.

Melcyl 10mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

It is not known whether Melcyl 10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

There is limited information available on the use of Melcyl 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Melcyl 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Melcyl 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • Melcyl 10mg Tablet is prescribed along with UV-A rays for the treatment of vitiligo and psoriasis.
  • Take this treatment (methoxsalen and UVA) two or three times a week with the treatment spaced at least forty-eight hours apart.  
  • Always take Melcyl 10mg Tablet 2 hours before UV radiation exposure along with food or milk.
  • Take a plain shower before your treatment to keep your skin clean, and pat dry.
  • Do not use perfumes, aftershave, deodorants or other cosmetics and toiletries while using Melcyl 10mg Tablet as they make your skin even more sensitive causing blistering of your skin.
  • Use extra caution for at least 48 hours following each treatment. After each treatment, cover your skin for at least 8 hours by wearing protective clothing. 
  • Never take Melcyl 10mg Tablet more than the prescribed dose as it may cause burning or blistering of your skin after exposure to UV light. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What is Melcyl 10mg Tablet used for?

    Melcyl 10mg Tablet 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 Melcyl 10mg Tablet work?

    Melcyl 10mg Tablet works by modifying the way by which skin cells receive the ultraviolet light A (UVA) radiation, thereby clearing up the disease.

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