Trioxen Tablet 10's

Trioxen Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medicines called photosensitizers. It is used along with ultraviolet light for the treatment of vitiligo. Vitiligo is a skin condition in which the skin loses colour (melanocytes). This can result in discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair, and mucous membranes.

Trioxen Tablet 10's contains “trioxsalen”, which is a photosensitive medication used along with UV-A rays. It works by activating certain skin cells (melanocytes) and helps to re-pigment the discoloured and white patches.

Trioxen Tablet 10's should be taken as advised by your physician. The dose and course of this medicine will be decided by your doctor based on your health condition. Trioxen Tablet 10's may cause certain common side effects like erythema (skin redness), blisters on the skin, edema (swelling), and itching. These side effects resolve on their own. However, if it persists, stop using Trioxen Tablet 10's and consult your physician.

Trioxen Tablet 10's should not be taken if you are allergic to it. Inform to your physician if you are using any medicines other than Trioxen Tablet 10's and if you are pregnant/breastfeeding. Trioxen Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients who are allergic to sunlight, porphyria, heart/ liver disease, stomach problems, cataracts, skin cancers and lupus erythematosus condition.

Trioxen Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medicines called 'photosensitizer' used along with UV-A rays. This medicine is used for the treatment of vitiligo. In vitiligo, it activates certain skin cells (melanocytes) and helps re-pigment the discoloured, white patches.

• Itching
• Erythema (skin redness)
• Nausea
• Blistering and peeling of skin
• Dizziness
• Mental depression
• Nervousness
• Trouble sleeping

Trioxen Tablet 10's should not be taken if you are allergic to it. Inform your physician if you are using any medicines other than Trioxen Tablet 10's and if you are pregnant/breastfeeding. Trioxen Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients who are allergic to sunlight, porphyria, heart disease, liver diseases, stomach problems, cataracts, skin cancers and lupus erythematosus condition. Trioxen Tablet 10's is also used with caution in recent treatment with x-rays or cancer medicines or plans to have x-rays in the near future as it may increase your chance of skin cancer.

• GRISEOFULVIN
• METHOXSALEN
• PHENOTHIAZINE
• TETRACYCLINE
• AMINOLEVULINIC ACID

• Trioxen Tablet 10's may cause vision problems, so periodically consult your eye physician.
• Trioxen Tablet 10's may be taken 2 to 4 hours before exposure to UV light. In this case, before each treatment, cover the skin for at least 24 hours, and after each treatment, cover the skin for at least 8 hours by wearing protective clothing. 
• Protect lips and uncovered parts of the body with sunblock medications. Sunblock products (sunscreen lotions) should not be used on the areas of the skin that are to be treated. Use wraparound sunglasses.

• Take fruits and veggies, cherries and leafy greens.
• Take salmon and other fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
• Take antioxidant-rich herbs and spices like thyme, sage, cumin and ginger.
• Try to avoid consuming alcohol and quit smoking.
• Avoid taking blueberries, citrus, coffee, curds, fruit juice, and gooseberries.
• Choosing natural fabrics/clothes made of cotton or silk that are kinder to your skin than synthetics is advised.