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Dsorolen 0.2 % Lotion
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Dsorolen 0.2 % Lotion

Manufactured byDwd Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsTrioxsalen
Description
Dsorolen 0.2 % Lotion is a skin-sensitizing agent that is used along with ultraviolet light in the treatment called psoralen plus ultraviolet light A (PUVA) to treat a skin disease called vitiligo (a condition characterized by loss of skin color). This medicine is also used to increase the tolerance of skin to sunlight.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Dsorolen 0.2 % Lotion

  • Blistering and peeling of skin
  • Red and sore skin
  • Dry skin
  • Itching of skin

Uses of Dsorolen 0.2 % Lotion

What is it prescribed for?

  • Vitiligo
  • Increasing tolerance to sunlight
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. If the medicine is used, care should be taken such that the infant does not come into contact with the medicine.

Porphyria

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of porphyria due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Acute autoimmune disease

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with an autoimmune disorder due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to trioxsalen or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. If the medicine is used, care should be taken such that the infant does not come into contact with the medicine.
General warnings

Allergy to sunlight

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known allergy to sunlight due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Any unusual symptoms should be reported to the doctor on priority. Discontinuation of therapy may be required based on the clinical condition. It is advised to take appropriate precautionary measures while stepping out into sunlight during treatment with this medicine.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age. However, even for patients under the age of 18 years, it should be used only if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks and only under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

Missed Dose

Inform the doctor immediately if you miss using a dose of Dsorolen 0.2 % Lotion. Your doctor will instruct you on the further dosing schedule.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Use this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all the instructions given on the label/package insert. Do not sunbathe for 24 hours before using/receiving Dsorolen 0.2 % Lotion and having the UVA light treatment. For 24 hours following the treatment, avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). It is advised to take all precautionary measures such as wearing protective clothing, wearing sunblock or sunglasses, etc. if there is a need to go outdoors within 24 hours of therapy.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by increasing the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight or ultraviolet light.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Psoralens

Schedule

Schedule H

Trioxsalen - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 16 April 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB04571

Trioxsalen [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 16 April 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5585

Human Metabolome Database: Showing metabocard for Trioxsalen (HMDB0015575) [Internet]. Hmdb.ca. 2017 [cited 11 September 2017]. Available from:

http://www.hmdb.ca/metabolites/HMDB15575
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Information on this page was last updated on 28 May 2020

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