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Sensitex 25 mg Tablet

Manufactured byKivi Labs Ltd.
ContainsTrioxsalen
Description
Sensitex 25 mg Tablet 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.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Sensitex 25 mg Tablet

  • Blistering and peeling of skin
  • Red and sore skin
  • Swelling of feet or lower legs
  • Itching of skin
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Nervousness
  • Trouble sleeping

Uses of Sensitex 25 mg Tablet

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 time required for this medicine to show its action is about 6 months for vitiligo and about 1 hour for increasing the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time until which this medicine remains active in the body is about 8 hours when it is used to increase the sensitivity of skin to sunlight.
  • 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 taking 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 taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding for a specific period of time during treatment with this 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 taking 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 taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding for a specific period of time during treatment with this 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.

Eye problems

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of eye problems due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of vision is recommended for such patients. Discontinuation of therapy may be required based on the clinical condition.

Gastrointestinal diseases

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Any unusual symptoms should be reported to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or discontinuation of therapy may be required based on the clinical condition.

Melanoma or other skin cancer

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of melanoma or other skin cancer due to the increased risk of recurrent skin cancer. Any unusual symptoms should be reported to the doctor on priority. Discontinuation of therapy may be required based on the clinical condition.

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.

Driving and operating machinery

This medicine may affect the ability to drive and operate machines. Hence, the patient should not drive or operate machines immediately after the treatment.

Missed Dose

Inform the doctor immediately if you miss taking a dose of Sensitex 25 mg Tablet. 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

Tetracyclines

Phenothiazines

Disease interactions

Liver impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Heart Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of heart function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Kidney Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
It is advised to avoid eating limes, figs, parsley, mustard, carrots, celery, etc. while using this medicine due to the risk of serious adverse effects such as bad burns or blisters. Your doctor/dietitian may suggest appropriate changes in your diet to avoid this interaction.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all the instructions given on the label/package insert. This medicine should be taken with food or milk. Do not sunbathe for 24 hours before using/receiving Sensitex 25 mg Tablet 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

To be taken with food

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

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Information on this page was last updated on 28 May 2020

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