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Oxsoralen-Ultra

Active Ingredient(s): Methoxsalen
First Approved by the FDA: October 30, 1986
Pharmaceutical Company: VALEANT PHARM INTL

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Methoxsalen (also called xanthotoxin, marketed under the trade names Oxsoralen, Deltasoralen, Meladinine) is a drug used to treat psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and some cutaneous lymphomas in conjunction with exposing the skin to sunlight. Methoxsalen is extracted from Ammi majus, a plant of the family Apiaceae. Methoxsalen modifies the way skin cells receive the UVA radiation, allegedly clearing up the disease. The dosage comes in 10 mg tablets, which are taken in the amount of 30 mg 7 ...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Methoxsalen
  • Capsule: 10mg
  • Injection: 0.02mg/ml
  • Lotion: 1%
  • Solution: 20mcg/ml
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

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