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Melanocyl Tablet

Tablet-(10mg)
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Rainbow Traders

Generic: Methoxsalen

40 Tablets (1 Box)
৳ 484.80
৳ 600
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Medicine Overview of Melanocyl Tablet 10mg Tablet

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Introduction

Melanocyl Tablet is a medicine used along with controlled ultraviolet light for effective treatment of certain skin diseases like vitiligo and psoriasis. Melanocyl Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Taking with food helps to increase absorption of the medication as well as decreases 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 Melanocyl 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 a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Try to avoid exposure of your skin and lips to sunlight for eight hours after treatment.

Uses of Melanocyl Tablet

  • Vitiligo
  • Psoriasis

Side effects of Melanocyl Tablet

Common
  • Itching

How to use Melanocyl 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. Melanocyl Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Melanocyl Tablet works

Melanocyl Tablet is a organic compound. It is used along with ultraviolet-A irradiation. It works by decreasing the number of cells the skin makes.

Quick Tips

  • Take this treatment (methoxsalen and UVA) two or three times a week with the treatment spaced at least forty-eight hours apart.
  • Take this medication by mouth with food or milk, usually 2 to 4 hours before your UVA light treatment.
  • Do not sunbathe for 24 hours before taking methoxsalen. Wear UVA-absorbing, wrap-around sunglasses and cover exposed skin or use a sunblock (SP 15 or higher) for the twenty-four (24) hour period following treatment with methoxsalen.
  • 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.
  • Do not increase the amount of methoxsalen if you are taking or spend extra time in the sunlight or under an ultraviolet lamp.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery as methoxsalen may cause dizziness.
  • Not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years.
  • You will need to have an eye examination before starting methoxsalen and also once a year thereafter.

Brief Description

Indication

Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Eczema, T-Cell Lymphoma

Administration

Apply over lesions then expose to UVA immediately after application or wait up to 2 hr. Protect the area surrounding the lesion w/ a sunscreen. Wash and protect lesions from light after treatment; protection may be up to >48 hr. Treatment is usually repeated once wkly. Substantial repigmentation usually requires 6-9 mth of treatment.

Adult Dose

Topical Vitiligo: Adults and children 12 years of age and over Apply to the affected area of the skin 2 hr before UV exposure q3-7 days. The amount and time of UVA light for each treatment is based on skin type and response to treatment. patient may have UVA light treatments 2 to 4 times a week when first start and then less frequently as condition improves.

Child Dose

Topical Vitiligo: Children 12 years of age and over Apply to the affected area of the skin 2 hr before UV exposure q3-7 days. <12 years old: safety and efficacy not established

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Aphakia, existing or history of melanoma, invasive squamous cell carcinoma, photosensitivity diseases (e.g. porphyria, acute lupus erythematosus, xeroderma pigmentosum).

Mode of Action

Methoxsalen increases skin reactivity to long-wavelength UV rays. It bonds covalently to DNA inhibiting DNA synthesis and cell division, which can lead to cell injury. This effect is used in photochemotherapy or PUVA and high-intensity long-wavelength UVA irradiation].

Precaution

Patient exhibiting multiple basal cell carcinoma or history of basal cell carcinoma, previous arsenic therapy, previous x-ray or grenz ray therapy; cardiac diseases or those unable to tolerate prolonged standing or exposure to heat stress; GI diseases or chronic infection. Hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Lactation: not known whether excreted in breast milk; use caution

Side Effect

All Patients Mild-moderate erythema x 24-48 hrs 1-10% Nausea,Pruritis Frequency Not Defined Edema,Dizziness,Headache,Malaise,Depression,Hypopigmentation,Bullae formation,Rash,Herpes simplex,Uritcaria,GI disturbances,Leg cramps,Hypotension,Extension of psoriasis

Interaction

Additive effects with drugs known to cause photosensitisation e.g. anthralin, coal tar or derivatives, griseofulvin, phenothiazines, nalidixic acid, sulfonamides., tetracyclines and thiazide diuretics. May increase the levels/effects of aminophylline, fluvoxamine, mexiletine, mirtazapine, ropinirole, theophylline, trifluoperazine, dexmedetomidine and ifosfamide.

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Yes, Cash on Delivery is available across Bangladesh for most products.

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Delivery usually takes 24–48 hours inside Dhaka and 3–5 days outside Dhaka, depending on location and courier load.

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If the product is damaged, incorrect, or expired, you can request a replacement or refund according to Arogga’s return policy.

Safety Advices

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Melanocyl Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Melanocyl 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.
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CAUTION
Melanocyl 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.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Melanocyl Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Melanocyl Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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CAUTION
Melanocyl Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Melanocyl Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.