Vitrex Capsule 10's

Vitrex Capsule is used to manage specific skin conditions in combination with light therapy. The detailed uses of Vitrex Capsule include:

• Vitiligo: Vitrex Capsule helps stimulate pigment-producing cells in the skin when exposed to controlled UV light, gradually restoring colour to white patches.
• Severe Psoriasis: When used alongside phototherapy, it helps slow down the rapid growth of skin cells, reducing thick, scaly patches.
• Sunlight Sensitivity: It helps increase the skin's natural tolerance to sunlight in individuals who are highly sensitive to UV rays.

Vitrex Capsule is used as part of PUVA (psoralen + ultraviolet A) therapy to improve the effectiveness of controlled UVA light treatment. When used as prescribed, it helps manage certain skin conditions by making the skin temporarily more responsive to UVA light and supporting gradual improvement over time.

Benefits may include:

• When combined with controlled UVA light therapy, Vitrex Capsule helps stimulate pigment-producing cells, promoting the gradual return of skin colour in affected areas.
• It increases the skin's sensitivity to UVA light, allowing phototherapy to work more effectively under medical supervision.
• In combination with PUVA therapy, Vitrex Capsule helps slow excessive skin cell growth, reducing thick, scaly plaques and improving skin appearance.
• Since the medicine is activated only during controlled UVA exposure, it helps deliver treatment to the affected skin while supporting a structured and supervised treatment approach.

• Vitrex Capsule can be taken with meals or milk to prevent stomach upset, or as advised by the doctor.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions regarding the dosage and duration of treatment.
• Swallow the medicine as a whole with water.
• Do not crush or chew it.

• Protect your eyes: Wear UVA-absorbing sunglasses for at least 24 hours after taking your dose, even when indoors near windows, to help protect your eyes from cataract development.
• Cover exposed skin: Wear protective clothing, including long sleeves, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat, whenever you need to go outdoors after taking this medicine.
• Avoid photosensitising foods: Limit foods that naturally contain photosensitising compounds, such as figs, parsley, parsnips, mustard, carrots, and celery, as they may increase your skin's sensitivity to light.
• Use sunscreen correctly: Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF to areas of your skin that are not being treated, but only as directed by your phototherapy specialist.

• Wear protective eyewear: Strictly wear UVA-blocking sunglasses for the entire day of your treatment to help protect your eyes from long-term damage.
• Avoid additional UV exposure: Do not use sunlamps, tanning beds, or sunbathe while taking this medicine, as this can cause severe skin burns.
• Monitor your skin: Inspect your skin daily for any unusual redness, blistering, or peeling, and report these changes to your dermatologist immediately.
• Attend follow-up appointments: Keep all your scheduled follow-up visits so your doctor can monitor your skin's response, perform regular eye examinations, and, if needed, check your liver function during long-term treatment.
• Review your medicines: Check all your prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and herbal supplements with your doctor or pharmacist to ensure none of them increases your sensitivity to sunlight.