Octamop 0.75% Lotion Benefits & Uses

Octamop 0.75% Lotion is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Vitiligo
Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)

Octamop 0.75% Lotion 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

Octamop 0.75% Lotion Related Warnings

Is the use of Octamop 0.75% Lotion safe for pregnant women?

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

Unknown
Is the use of Octamop 0.75% Lotion safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Octamop on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Octamop will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Octamop 0.75% Lotion on the Kidneys?

Octamop may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Octamop 0.75% Lotion on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Octamop 0.75% Lotion on the Heart?

Octamop is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Octamop 0.75% Lotion Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Octamop 0.75% Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Porphyria
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Liver Disease
Skin Cancer
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Octamop 0.75% Lotion

Is this Octamop 0.75% Lotion habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Octamop 0.75% Lotion is addictive.

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

Octamop 0.75% Lotion will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Octamop 0.75% Lotion is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Octamop 0.75% Lotion in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Octamop 0.75% Lotion Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Octamop 0.75% Lotion

Some foods when eaten with Octamop 0.75% Lotion can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Octamop 0.75% Lotion

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Octamop 0.75% Lotion.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Uvadex® (methoxsalen)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 890-891

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