Trioxsalen Benefits & Uses

Trioxsalen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Vitiligo

Other Benefits

Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)

Trioxsalen Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Vitiligo (Leucoderma) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be taken 2 - 4 hours before ultraviolet light A (UVA) exposure
Geriatric	Disease: Vitiligo (Leucoderma) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be taken 2 - 4 hours before ultraviolet light A (UVA) exposure
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Vitiligo (Leucoderma) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be taken 2 - 4 hours before ultraviolet light A (UVA) exposure

Trioxsalen Related Warnings

Is the use of Trioxsalen safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Trioxsalen during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Trioxsalen safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Trioxsalen for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Trioxsalen on the Kidneys?

Trioxsalen may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Trioxsalen on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Trioxsalen. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Trioxsalen only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Trioxsalen on the Heart?

Trioxsalen is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Trioxsalen with Other Drugs

Trioxsalen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Trioxsalen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Trioxsalen unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Jaundice
Porphyria
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Allergy
Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Trioxsalen

Is this Trioxsalen habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Trioxsalen.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Trioxsalen can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Trioxsalen only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Trioxsalen is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Trioxsalen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Trioxsalen

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Trioxsalen with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Trioxsalen

Information about the interaction of Trioxsalen and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown