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Octrin 10 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

METHOXSALEN-10MG

Uses:

<p>Octrin 10 Tablet used in the treatment of Psoriasis and vitiligo. The detailed uses of Octrin 10 Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Psoriasis:</strong> Octrin 10 Tablet helps to manage symptoms of psoriasis, reducing scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin.</li><li><strong>Vitiligo:</strong> Octrin 10 Tablet is used to treat vitiligo, helping to repigment discoloured patches on the skin, thereby improving skin appearance.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Octrin 10 Tablet contains methoxsalen, which is a local acting drug. It is primarily used in the treatment of psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), or vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair). Octrin 10 Tablet is an organic compound and a local acting drug. It is used alongside ultraviolet-A radiation. It works by reducing the number of cells the skin makes.

FAQs

Octrin 10 Tablet is used to treat psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin) and vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair).

Octrin 10 Tablet works by altering the way by which cells of the skin receive the ultraviolet light A (UVA) radiation, thus clearing up the disease.

Immediately contact your doctor if you did not takeOctrin 10 Tablet at the correct time. You may need to reschedule.

Avoid contact with artificial UV rays or sunlight other than your scheduled light treatment.

The common side effects of Octrin 10 Tablet include erythema (skin redness), oedema (swelling), blisters on the skin, and itching. If these side effects are persistent, please inform your doctor.

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