Methoxsalen

Methoxsalen treats severe psoriasis and skin pigment disorders. Avoid sun exposure when possible. If not, wear protective clothing and wear sunscreen.

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Mycosis Fungoides
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Vitiligo

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Uses of Methoxsalen

Updated: May 12, 2015

Methoxsalen is used in the treatment of:

Mycosis Fungoides
Psoriasis
Vitiligo

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Methoxsalen Brand Names

Methoxsalen may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Methoxsalen Drug Class

Methoxsalen is part of the drug class:

Psoralens for systemic use

Methoxsalen Interactions

This is not a complete list of Methoxsalendrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Methoxsalen and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Methoxsalen falls into category D:

It has been shown that use of Methoxsalen in pregnant women caused some babies to be born with problems. However, in some serious situations, the benefit of using this medication may be greater than the risk of harm to the baby.