Salen Capsule 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Methoxsalen 10 mg
Manufacturer
Nulife Pharmaceuticals
Variant
10 Capsule(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT SALEN CAPSULESALEN CAPSULE contains Methoxsalen which belongs to the group of medicines called Antipsoriatics. It is used along with controlled ultraviolet light for the effective management of certain skin diseases like vitiligo and psoriasis. Psoriasis is a condition in which the skin cells in the body grow too rapidly and form scales and dry patches, mostly on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Vitiligo is a long-term condition in which pale white patches develop on any area of skin (commonly on the face, neck, and hands, and in skin creases) due to the lack of melanin (a skin pigment). During SALEN CAPSULE management, your doctor may advise you to wear special wrap-around sunglasses that totally block or absorb ultraviolet light, to avoid exposure of your skin and lips to sunlight for 8 hours after management, to wear protective clothing like hat or gloves to cover as much of your body as possible after management, and to use a sunscreen product having a protection factor of at least 15 (only after management). SALEN CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients having aphakia (not having a lens in
Uses
OF SALEN CAPSULEIt is used along with controlled ultraviolet light to manage: vitiligo psoriasis
How It Works
In psoriasis, SALEN CAPSULE is assumed to work by damaging the DNA on exposure to light, resulting in decreased cell multiplication, but other mechanisms may also be playing some role. In vitiligo, it has been suggested that melanocytes (cells containing the pigment called melanin) in the hair follicle are stimulated by SALEN CAPSULE to move up the follicle and to repopulate the outermost layer of your skin.
Directions for Use
Take SALEN CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow it with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide an appropriate dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking SALEN CAPSULE are itching, redness of the skin, and nausea. Contact your physician if any of the symptoms deteriorate. USES OF SALEN CAPSULEIt is used along with controlled ultraviolet light to manage: vitiligo psoriasis HOW SALEN CAPSULE WORKSIn psoriasis, SALEN CAPSULE is assumed to work by damaging the DNA on exposure to light, resulting in decreased cell multiplication, but other mechanisms may also be playing some role. In vitiligo, it has been suggested that melanocytes (cells containing the pigment called melanin) in the hair follicle are stimulated by SALEN CAPSULE to move up the follicle and to repopulate the outermost layer of your skin. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake SALEN CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow it with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide an appropriate dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF SALEN CAPSULECOMMON itching redness of the skin nausea UNCOMMON depression dizziness, headache swelling, rash leg cramps RAREStop taking SALEN CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: small growths on the skin or skin sores that will not heal serious burns
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYSALEN CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGAvoid breastfeeding while taking SALEN CAPSULE as it is not known if this medicine passes into the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERSALEN CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients having liver disease. Consult your physician before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take SALEN CAPSULE if you are allergic to Methoxsalen or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASESALEN CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients having heart or blood pressure problems. Consult your physician before taking it. OTHERSSALEN CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you: have aphakia (not having a lens inside the eye) have or had melanoma have invasive squamous cell carcinoma have photosensitivity diseases (Ex. porphyria, acute lupus erythematosus, xeroderma pigmentosum, erythropoietic protoporphyria, variegate porphyria, and albinism) Before taking SALEN CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you: have or had multiple basal cell carcinoma had arsenic therapy recently had x-ray or Grenz ray therapy or are about to have one are unable to tolerate prolonged standing or exposure to heat stress have GI diseases have chronic infection have or had any eye problems like cataracts or loss of the lens of the eyes have any medical condition that requires you to stay out of the sun like lupus erythematosus Use in pediatrics: The safety of SALEN CAPSULE in children has not been established so, consult your child's doctor for advice.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking SALEN CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: other medicines used to manage psoriasis (Ex. coal tar or its derivatives, anthralin) medicines used for fungal infections (Ex. griseofulvin, itraconazole) medicines used in psychiatric disorders (Ex. chlorpromazine, fluphenazine) medicines used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. nalidixic acid, sulfonamides, tetracyclines, ofloxacin, moxifloxacin) medicines used to manage parasitic infections (Ex. closantel, niclosamide) medicines used to manage fluid retention (Ex. chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide) some organic staining dyes (Ex. methylene blue, toluidine blue, rose Bengal, methyl orange) B. Drug-Food interactions: Avoid psoralen-containing foods (Ex. parsley, parsnip, celery) while taking SALEN CAPSULE as it may increase the risk of phototoxicity. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of SALEN CAPSULE, make them stay out of sunlight and consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Methoxsalen Pharmacological Category : Melanizing agent Therapeutic Indication : Vitiligo, Psoriasis Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Solution, Topical solution, Lotion, Ointment MORE INFORMATION Keep SALEN CAPSULE out of reach of children Store SALEN CAPSULE between 15-30°C
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DETAILSWritten By Dr. Jeenal Rajani, Pharm.D.
Medical Content Writer
Last Updated
13 Oct 2022