Formulation:
Capsule, Lotion
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Manufacturer:
Canderm Pharmacal
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Alternate Names:Ultramop (methoxsalen)
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What is Ultramop (methoxsalen) used for? |
Ultramop (methoxsalen) is to treat loss of skin pigment (with controlled doses of UVA light or sunlight).
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When should Ultramop (methoxsalen) not be taken?
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Do not take Ultramop (methoxsalen) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Ultramop (methoxsalen) or to similar medications you have a history of skin cancer or melanoma you have light-sensitive disease such as porphyria, acute lupus erythematosus, or xeroderma pigmentosum |
What precautions should I follow when taking Ultramop (methoxsalen) ?
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Before using Ultramop (methoxsalen), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine or dietary supplements if you have any other medical condition |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Ultramop (methoxsalen)?
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Ultramop (methoxsalen) can cause severe burns if it is not applied correctly. It should only be applied by a doctor in a medical setting. |
What are the side effects of Ultramop (methoxsalen)?
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Most severe: Severe burns.
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Most common: Minor blistering of skin.
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Other: None
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How should I take Ultramop (methoxsalen)?
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How much medicine you are given and how often it is given depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount andperor frequency of Ultramop (methoxsalen) you are given, talk with your health care provider. Ultramop (methoxsalen) will be applied by your health care provider. The treated area(s) may be highly sensitive to sunlight for several days and may cause severe burning if exposed to additional UV or sunlight. Protect the treated areas with clothing or sunscreen. Return of skin color may begin after a few weeks, but significant color may require 6 to 9 months of treatment. Ultramop (methoxsalen) should be used with extreme caution with photosensitizing (light-sensitizing) medicines. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications: Anthralin, bacteriostatic medicines, coal tar and derivatives, dyes (methylene blue, toluidine blue, rose bengal, methyl orange), griseofulvin, nalidixic acid, phenothiazines, sulfonamides, tetracyclines or thiazide diuretics. Do not take any over-the-counter or prescription medications or dietary supplements without talking with your health care provider. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements. Patients with other medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Ultramop (methoxsalen).
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How should Ultramop (methoxsalen) be stored?
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Store Ultramop (methoxsalen) at room temperature |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Ultramop (methoxsalen), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Ultramop (methoxsalen) is to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Ultramop (methoxsalen). If you have any questions about Ultramop (methoxsalen), ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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