Meladerm 10mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Methoxsalen (10mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Psoralens Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
Action Class | Psoralen & derivatives |
User Rating | 4.7 |
User Reviews | 497 |
FAQ
Meladerm 10mg Tablet Reviews
Meladerm 10mg 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 Meladerm 10mg 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.
How Meladerm 10mg Tablet Works
How to Use Meladerm 10mg Tablet
Benefits of Meladerm 10mg Tablet
- In Vitiligo: Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin loses its natural color in patches. Meladerm 10mg effectively blocks that process in the skin that leads to discoloration. It also reduces any redness, rash, pain, or itchiness that may be caused by this condition. This improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. You should always take it as prescribed to get the full benefits.
- In Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Meladerm 10mg reduces the scaly, itchy patches along with other symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, or irritation which may develop on the different parts of the body. Use it for as long as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. It may take several months to become fully effective. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Uses of Meladerm 10mg Tablet
- Psoriasis
- Vitiligo
Meladerm 10mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Do not use perfumes, aftershave, deodorants or other cosmetics and toiletries while using Meladerm 10mg as they make your skin even more sensitive causing blistering of your skin.
- Meladerm 10mg is prescribed along with UV-A rays for the treatment of vitiligo and psoriasis.
- Take a plain shower before your treatment to keep your skin clean, and pat dry.
- Always take Meladerm 10mg 2 hours before UV radiation exposure along with food or milk.
- 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.
- Take this treatment (methoxsalen and UVA) two or three times a week with the treatment spaced at least forty-eight hours apart.
- Never take Meladerm 10mg more than the prescribed dose as it may cause burning or blistering of your skin after exposure to UV light.
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