Oxsoralen Top

In Depth

Uses and How to Use
Dosage and Storage
Precautions and Side Effects
Drug Interactions

Generic Name: METHOXSALEN - TOPICAL
Pronounced: (meh-THOX-sal-en)

Oxsoralen Top Warning

This medication can cause severe skin burns when used as directed with ultraviolet light treatments. It should be applied only by a health care professional. Your doctor may monitor you closely for several days after a treatment to check for burning. Skin burns may not appear immediately, so tell your doctor of any burn that gets worse. You should also protect treated areas of skin from sunlight or other sunlamps (e.g., cover with clothing, use sunblock) for up to a week after each treatment. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for help with choosing a sunblock and using it properly.

Oxsoralen Top Side Effects

Skin redness/burns/skin blisters may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if this unlikely but serious side effect occurs:

severe skin burn

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: