Melanocyl 10 mg Tablet

Melanocyl 10 mg Tablet contains 10 mg of methoxsalen in each tablet. Methoxsalen is a psoralen photosensitizing medicine used with controlled ultraviolet A (UVA) light therapy for certain skin conditions, especially vitiligo and severe psoriasis when prescribed by a specialist. This is a prescription-only oral tablet, and it is used as part of a carefully timed treatment plan rather than on its own.

How it works: After you swallow Melanocyl 10 mg Tablet, methoxsalen travels in the bloodstream and makes the skin more sensitive to UVA light. During the scheduled light treatment, the medicine helps UVA work on skin cells to slow overactive cell growth and may help repigment areas of skin.

Melanocyl 10 mg Tablet is a higher-strength oral tablet, so it is usually chosen for patients whose doctor has already decided methoxsalen is appropriate and who need the exact 10 mg dose for their body weight and treatment plan. Because there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, this product fits standard oral methoxsalen dosing used before UVA exposure, with the timing and total dose set by the prescriber.

• Vitiligo with UVA therapy
• Severe psoriasis with UVA therapy
• Other doctor-directed photosensitivity treatment plans

• Swallow Melanocyl 10 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it exactly the number of hours before UVA treatment that your prescriber instructs, because the timing is part of the treatment.
• Take the tablet with a light meal or milk if your stomach feels upset, but follow your clinic’s instructions on food and timing.
• Avoid extra sun exposure on the day you take the tablet and after treatment, because your skin and eyes can burn more easily.
• Wear the protective eyewear your clinic recommends during the treatment window and for the time they tell you afterward.
• Do not take an extra tablet to make up a missed dose unless your doctor or treatment center tells you to do so.

Each Melanocyl 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of methoxsalen per tablet. The number of tablets taken and how often they are used depend on your weight, skin condition, and UVA schedule; your doctor decides the exact dose and the maximum amount you should take in a day. Because this is a 10 mg strength, it may be used as part of a prescribed regimen that requires one or more tablets before each light session rather than as a routine daily medicine.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Methoxsalen may include:

• Nausea
• Itching
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Skin redness after UVA exposure
• Skin sensitivity to sunlight and indoor bright light
• Stomach upset

• Melanocyl 10 mg Tablet makes you much more sensitive to sunlight and UVA, so follow all light-avoidance instructions carefully.
• Do not use this medicine without the planned UVA treatment schedule your doctor set up.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, cataracts, or a history of skin cancer before using this tablet.
• Use caution if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, because your prescriber needs to judge the risks and benefits.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens dizziness or stomach upset after taking the tablet.
• Do not drive or do risky activities if you feel dizzy, have blurred vision, or are reacting to light exposure.
• Protect all skin, not just the treated areas, because even brief sun exposure can cause burning.

• Other medicines that increase sun sensitivity, such as tetracyclines, thiazides, and some retinoids
• Alcohol if it increases side effects like dizziness or nausea
• Other PUVA or UV-light treatments unless your doctor specifically orders them
• Any medicine that affects the liver, if your prescriber wants to monitor for added risk

Store Melanocyl 10 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.