Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Oxsoralen
Canadian Brand Name
- Ultramop
Descriptions
Methoxsalen belongs to the group of medicines called psoralens. It is used along with ultraviolet light (found in sunlight and some special lamps) in a treatment called psoralen plus ultraviolet light A (PUVA) to treat vitiligo, a disease in which skin color is lost. Methoxsalen may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Methoxsalen is available only with a prescription and is to be administered by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2019
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