Oxsoralen Lotion is used for:

Treating vitiligo in combination with controlled doses of ultraviolet A (UVA) or sunlight. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Oxsoralen Lotion is a psoralen used in combination with light therapy. It works by making the skin more sensitive to UV light. It appears that this sensitivity results in damage to the skin cells when UV light treatment is given. Damaged skin cells grow more slowly and the rate of tissue growth is reduced.

How to use Oxsoralen (Methoxsalen) Lotion:

Use Oxsoralen (Methoxsalen) Lotion as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Oxsoralen (Methoxsalen) Lotion is usually applied at your doctor's office or a clinic.
• This medicine is applied only in small well-defined lesions and preferably on lesions that can be protected by clothing or sunscreen from later exposure to UVA.
• If you miss a dose of Oxsoralen Lotion, contact your doctor right away.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Oxsoralen (Methoxsalen) Lotion.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm ), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blisters; burns. Oxsoralen (Methoxsalen) Lotion may be harmful if swallowed.

Oxsoralen (Methoxsalen) Lotion is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Oxsoralen Lotion at home, store Oxsoralen (Methoxsalen) Lotion as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Oxsoralen Lotion out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Oxsoralen (Methoxsalen) Lotion, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Oxsoralen Lotion is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Oxsoralen (Methoxsalen) Lotion. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, pharmacist, check with your doctor, or other health care provider.

Possible side effects of Oxsoralen (Methoxsalen) Lotion:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dryness or redness of the skin; itching.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; swelling of the feet or lower legs; severe swelling or redness of the skin; burns on the treated area from overexposure to UVA or sunlight; blistering; swelling of the mouth, lips, face, or tongue); tightness in the chest; difficulty breathing; hives; tenderness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch .