Neosoralen 5mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

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Neosoralen Dragees 5 MG Description

Neosoralen 5mg tablet is a medicine containing trioxsalen that is used to treat skin conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo. This medicine is used in combination with ultraviolet rays.

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Contains	Trioxsalen(5.0 Mg)
Uses	psoriasis, vitiligo
Side effects	itching, redness, nausea, dizziness, headache, discoloration of skin
Therapy	DRUGS FOR PSORIASIS

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Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Neosoralen Dragees 5 MG

Vitiligo
Psoriasis

Contraindications of Neosoralen Dragees 5 MG

Allergy to trioxsalen or any other excipients
Diseases with high sensitivity to light such as lupus erythematosus, xeroderma pigmentosum, albinism
Skin cancer
Damaged lens in the eye or aphakia

Side effects of Neosoralen Dragees 5 MG

Itching
Redness
Nausea
Dizziness
Headache
Lightening of the skin colour
Boils on the skin
Inflammation of hair follicles or folliculitis
Sore feeling on the skin

Precautions and Warnings of Neosoralen Dragees 5 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Neosoralen 5mg tablet during pregnancy?

Not much information is available regarding the harmful effects of Neosoralen on pregnant women. It should be used only if it's essential for the treatment of pregnant women and its benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risk to the fetus. If you get pregnant during medication or are trying to get pregnant, inform your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Is it safe to use Neosoralen 5mg tablet while breastfeeding?

It is not known whether trioxsalen is excreted in human breast milk. Therefore, Neosoralen tablets should only be used when absolutely necessary and prescribed by the doctor after considering the benefit to risk ratio.

Driving

Can I drive after taking the Neosoralen tablet?

It is not known whether this medication affects your driving ability. However, if you observe symptoms like dizziness, driving should be avoided.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Neosoralen 5mg tablet?

There is no data available regarding the interaction between alcohol and Neosoralen. Please consult your doctor for more information.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are suffering from cancer
You are more sensitive to light
You have eye problems like cataracts
You are taking radiation therapy (X-ray, Grenz therapy)
You are administered arsenic therapy for the treatment of cancer
You are suffering from liver disorders
You have stomach problems
You are having diseases of the heart
You are allergic to trioxsalen or any other excipients
You are taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medication, herbal or nutritional supplements, vitamins or minerals

Mode of Action of Neosoralen Dragees 5 MG

How Does It Work?

Trioxsalen becomes active in the presence of ultraviolet A or UVA rays; therefore, when used for the treatment of vitiligo, trioxsalen triggers pigmentation in areas with abnormal discolouration like ...

Directions for Use of Neosoralen Dragees 5 MG

Neosoralen 5mg tablet should be taken as per the instructions given by your doctor
It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water
Do not break, chew or crush the tablet
It is usually taken before exposure to the controlled dosage of ultraviolet radiation

Interactions of Neosoralen Dragees 5 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Concomitant use of neosoralen increases photosensitization of photosensitizing medications
When taken with antidiabetics Increases the efficacy of anti-diabetic medications
Neosoralen increases the severity of side effects of medicines used for treating acne
Medicines used for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increase the active forms of Trioxsalen in the body

Interactions with food items

Furacoumarin is a chemical that belongs to the group psoralens. Food items such as lime, grapefruit, parsley, figs, carrot, celery, mustard, and parsnips contain furocoumarin and should be avoided dur...

Liver diseases
Heart diseases
Stomach problems
Cancer of skin
History f X-ray therapy
History of Arsenic therapy

Storage and disposal of Neosoralen Dragees 5 MG

Store the tablets in the original packaging in a cool and dry place below 25°C
Keep it out of the reach of children and pets
Do not flush the expired or unneeded tablets or throw them in a household wate
Discuss with your pharmacist the ways to discard the medicines safely

Dosage of Neosoralen Dragees 5 MG

Overdose

Overdose of Neosoralen with ultraviolet rays radiations can lead to burning, blisters, or abnormal skin darkening on the exposed areas. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight; contact your doctor immediate...

Missed a Dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if the next dose is approaching, take that dose as per the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Balasaheb Darade

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REVIEWED BY

Dr. Tushar Ghawate

MBBS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What care should I take before starting the treatment with Neosoralen 5mg tablet?

A: Your treating doctor may advise specific blood tests before starting the treatment with Pilgolyn cream with ultraviolet radiations. These include a Complete blood count or CBC, antinuclear antibodies or ANA antibodies test, kidney function tests that have creatinine levels and blood urea nitrogen or BUN, and liver function test. These should be repeated at regular intervals during the treatment. You may also need a proper eye checkup before starting with this medication.

Q: Can elderly people take Neosoralen?

A: There is no sufficient information that shows the effects of Neosoralen in elderly people. Moreover, this medicine should be used with proper care and caution in higher age groups due to the increased chances of the liver, kidneys, and heart problems in this age group.

Q: Is Neosoralen safe to use in children?

A: There is no information to prove the effectiveness of this medicine in children. Therefore, the risk to children remains unknown. It should not be given to children unless advised by the doctor.

Q: Does Neosoralen 5mg tablet cause cancer?

A: In animal studies, high doses of psoralen containing medications, when applied to the skin along with exposure to ultraviolet rays in mice, resulted in the development of cancer cells. Other studies showed that cancer development chances increased in humans when psoralen-containing medicines were taken by mouth in combination with ultraviolet rays exposure.

Q: Are there any other harmful effects of using Neosoralen tablets?

A: Exposure to PUVA is known to cause damage to lenses in the eyes. In addition, various animal and human studies show that psoralen-containing compounds aggravate the bad effects of ultraviolet rays, such as the development of cataracts in the eye lens, excessive dryness of skin, or premature skin aging. Hence it is essential to take good care of your eyes by wearing protective eye goggles during exposure to UV rays and direct sunlight. Also, use a good quantity of moisturizing agents to prevent the dryness of the skin.

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