Trioxasalen Benefits & Uses

Trioxasalen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Vitiligo

Trioxasalen Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Vitiligo (Leucoderma) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be taken 2 - 4 hours before ultraviolet light A (UVA) exposure
Geriatric	Disease: Vitiligo (Leucoderma) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be taken 2 - 4 hours before ultraviolet light A (UVA) exposure
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Vitiligo (Leucoderma) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be taken 2 - 4 hours before ultraviolet light A (UVA) exposure

Trioxasalen Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Trioxasalen is used -

Common

Itching or burning
Nausea or vomiting

Trioxasalen Related Warnings

Is the use of Trioxasalen safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Trioxasalen in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Trioxasalen safe during breastfeeding?

Trioxasalen can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Trioxasalen on the Kidneys?

There is no research available on the side effects of Trioxasalen on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Trioxasalen on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Trioxasalen on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Trioxasalen will affect the liver or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Trioxasalen on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Trioxasalen on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Trioxasalen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Trioxasalen unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Trioxasalen

Is this Trioxasalen habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Trioxasalen has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Trioxasalen as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Trioxasalen is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Trioxasalen is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Trioxasalen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Trioxasalen

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Trioxasalen together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Trioxasalen

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Trioxasalen with alcohol will be.

Unknown