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Composition :

METHOXSALEN-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Albatross Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPSORIATICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lajpat Nagar, Delhi, India
Other Info - MEL0249

FAQs

Melanex Forte Tablet 10's works by altering the way by which cells of the skin receive the ultraviolet light A (UVA) radiation, thus clearing up the disease.

Immediately contact your doctor if you did not takeMelanex Forte Tablet 10's at the correct time. You may need to reschedule.

Avoid contact with artificial UV rays or sunlight other than your scheduled light treatment.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Melanex Forte Tablet 10's to avoid unpleasant side effects. Alcohol can make you dizzier.

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Pregnancy

Caution

It is not known whether Melanex Forte Tablet 10's taken orally will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not safe to use Melanex Forte Tablet 10's for breastfeeding mothers. Always ask your doctor because it causes risks to the baby.

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Driving

Unsafe

Melanex Forte Tablet 10's usually causes dizziness and affects driving ability. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires alertness until you can do it safely.

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Liver

Caution

Melanex Forte Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Melanex Forte Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

This Melanex Forte Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 12 years. Therefore, it is not safe for children.

About Melanex Forte Tablet 10's

Melanex Forte Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medicines called psoralens primarily used to treat psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), or vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair). Psoriasis is a chronic, painful, nontransmissible, deactivating and damaging disease. Psoriasis can also be caused by internal and external activates, including sunburn, mild trauma, systemic drugs, infections, and stress. Vitiligo is a disorder in which the skin turns white due to the loss of pigment from the melanocytes, (cells that produce the colour), melanin that gives skin colour. 

Melanex Forte Tablet 10's contains methoxsalen, that is used alongside ultraviolet-A radiation. It works by reducing the number of cells the skin makes.

Take Melanex Forte Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Melanex Forte Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience erythema (skin redness), oedema (swelling), blisters on the skin, and itching. Most of these side effects of Melanex Forte Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting Melanex Forte Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies, history of skin cancer, eye disorder, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or skin pigment disorder. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, and breastfeeding.

Uses of Melanex Forte Tablet 10's

Psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), or vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair).

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Medicinal Benefits

Melanex Forte Tablet 10's contains methoxsalen, which is a local acting drug. It is primarily used in the treatment of psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), or vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair). Melanex Forte Tablet 10's is an organic compound and a local acting drug. It is used alongside ultraviolet-A radiation. It works by reducing the number of cells the skin makes.

Directions for Use

Take Melanex Forte Tablet 10's preferably with low diet food or milk or take it as a by advised your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Melanex Forte Tablet 10's

  • Erythema (skin redness)
  • Oedema (swelling)
  • Blisters on the skin
  • Itching

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor before using Melanex Forte Tablet 10's, if you have previously had an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity). Before starting Melanex Forte Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have any history of skin cancer, eye disorder, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or skin pigment disorder. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, and breastfeeding. If there is an overdose, you may be trained to stay in a dark room for 24 hours and make yourself vomit.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MethoxsalenRasagiline
Severe
MethoxsalenAminolevulinic acid
Severe

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MethoxsalenRasagiline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Melanex Forte Tablet:
Taking rasagiline with Melanex Forte Tablet may increases the blood levels of rasagiline.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Melanex Forte Tablet and rasagiline, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, blood pressure changes, nausea, vomiting, or hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that do not exist) contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
MethoxsalenAminolevulinic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Melanex Forte Tablet:
Co-administration of Aminolevulinic acid and Melanex Forte Tablet together can increase the risk of sunburn.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Melanex Forte Tablet with Aminolevulinic acid can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice that your skin is very sensitive to sunlight or if you have a really bad sunburn, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Following treatment, you should avoid exposure of the eyes and skin to sunlight or bright indoor lights for 48 hours. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
MethoxsalenTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Melanex Forte Tablet:
Taking Tizanidine with Melanex Forte Tablet may increase the risk of severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tizanidine with Melanex Forte Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
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  • RITONAVIR

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No

Special Advise

  • You will need to have an eye check-up before starting Melanex Forte Tablet 10's and also once a year afterwards.
  • Avoid sunlight on your lips or skin for at least 8 hours after taking Melanex Forte Tablet 10's.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid sunlight exposure for 24 hours before taking Melanex Forte Tablet 10's. Wear UVA-absorbing, and cover exposed skin, wrap-around sunglasses, or use sunblock for the twenty-four-hour period after treatment with Melanex Forte Tablet 10's.
  • Use extra caution for at least 48 hours after each treatment. Cover your skin for at least 8 hours by wearing protective clothing after each treatment, 
  • Do not increase the quantity of Melanex Forte Tablet 10's if you are taking or use additional time under an ultraviolet lamp or in the sunlight.

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