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Melcyl is a prescription drug, available for use as Lotion, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas. Other than this, Melcyl has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Melcyl depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Melcyl include Skin redness, Blisters on skin. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Melcyl can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Melcyl normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Melcyl's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Melcyl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Melcyl related warnings section.
Melcyl is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Porphyria, Xeroderma Pigmentosum, Skin Cancer as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Melcyl contraindications section.
Additionally, Melcyl may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Melcyl is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Melcyl is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Melcyl safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Melcyl for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Melcyl safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Melcyl on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Melcyl will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Melcyl on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Melcyl. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Melcyl on the Liver?
Melcyl may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Melcyl on the Heart?
Melcyl has very mild side effects on the heart.
Melcyl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Melcyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Melcyl habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Melcyl.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Melcyl will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Melcyl should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Melcyl cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Melcyl
When consumed with certain foods, Melcyl may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Melcyl
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Melcyl with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
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