Octamop Tablet
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Product introduction
Octamop Tablet is a medicine used along with controlled ultraviolet light for effective treatment of certain skin diseases like vitiligo and psoriasis.
Is used in psoriasis
Is used in psoriasis
Benefits of Octamop Tablet
In Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin loses its natural color in patches. Octamop Tablet effectively blocks that process in the skin that leads to discoloration. It also reduces any redness, rash, pain, or itchiness that may be caused by this condition. This improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. You should always take it as prescribed to get the full benefits.
In Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Octamop Tablet reduces the scaly, itchy patches along with other symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, or irritation which may develop on the different parts of the body. Use it for as long as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. It may take several months to become fully effective. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Side effects of Octamop Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Octamop
- Itching
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Nausea
How to use Octamop Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Octamop Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Octamop Tablet works
Octamop Tablet is an organic compound. It is used along with ultraviolet-A irradiation. It works by decreasing the number of cells the skin makes.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Octamop Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Octamop Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Octamop Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Octamop Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Octamop Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Octamop Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Octamop Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Octamop Tablet is prescribed along with UV-A rays for the treatment of vitiligo and psoriasis.
- Take this treatment (methoxsalen and UVA) two or three times a week with the treatment spaced at least forty-eight hours apart.
- Always take Octamop Tablet 2 hours before UV radiation exposure along with food or milk.
- Take a plain shower before your treatment to keep your skin clean, and pat dry.
- Do not use perfumes, aftershave, deodorants or other cosmetics and toiletries while using Octamop Tablet as they make your skin even more sensitive causing blistering of your skin.
- Use extra caution for at least 48 hours following each treatment. After each treatment, cover your skin for at least 8 hours by wearing protective clothing.
- Never take Octamop Tablet more than the prescribed dose as it may cause burning or blistering of your skin after exposure to UV light.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Psoralens Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Psoralen & derivatives
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Octamop Tablet
Once A Day
56%
Alternate Day
18%
Thrice A week
10%
Twice A Week
9%
Twice A Day
5%
Once A Week
1%
Thrice A Day
1%
What are you using Octamop Tablet for?
Vitiligo
72%
Psoriasis
17%
Others
11%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
47%
Average
33%
Excellent
20%
What were the side-effects while using Octamop Tablet?
No Side Effec*
67%
Redness of sk*
33%
*No Side Effect, Redness of skin
FAQs
Q. What is Octamop Tablet used for?
Octamop Tablet is used along with ultraviolet light (found in sunlight and some special lamps) in a treatment to treat vitiligo (a disease in which skin color is lost), and psoriasis (a skin condition associated with red and scaly patches), and treatment of white blood cells (called photopheresis) and is used to treat the skin problems associated with mycosis fungoides, which is a type of lymphoma
Q. How does Octamop Tablet work?
Octamop Tablet works by modifying the way by which skin cells receive the ultraviolet light A (UVA) radiation, thereby clearing up the disease.
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Name: Palsons Derma
Address: 10/D/1, Ho-Chi-Minh Sarani, Kolkata 700071, India
Country of origin: India
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