About Melanocyl Tablet 40's

Melanocyl Tablet 40's belongs to the class of medicines called psoralens primarily used to treat psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), or vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair). Psoriasis is a chronic, painful, nontransmissible, deactivating and damaging disease. Psoriasis can also be caused by internal and external activates, including sunburn, mild trauma, systemic drugs, infections, and stress. Vitiligo is a disorder in which the skin turns white due to the loss of pigment from the melanocytes, (cells that produce the colour), melanin that gives skin colour.

Melanocyl Tablet 40's contains methoxsalen, that is used alongside ultraviolet-A radiation. It works by reducing the number of cells the skin makes.

Take Melanocyl Tablet 40's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Melanocyl Tablet 40's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience erythema (skin redness), oedema (swelling), blisters on the skin, and itching. Most of these side effects of Melanocyl Tablet 40's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting Melanocyl Tablet 40's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies, history of skin cancer, eye disorder, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or skin pigment disorder. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, and breastfeeding.

Uses of Melanocyl Tablet 40's

Psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), or vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair).

Medicinal Benefits

Melanocyl Tablet 40's contains methoxsalen, which is a local acting drug. It is primarily used in the treatment of psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), or vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair). Melanocyl Tablet 40's is an organic compound and a local acting drug. It is used alongside ultraviolet-A radiation. It works by reducing the number of cells the skin makes.

Directions for Use

Take Melanocyl Tablet 40's preferably with low diet food or milk or take it as a by advised your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Melanocyl Tablet 40's

Erythema (skin redness)

Oedema (swelling)

Blisters on the skin

Itching.