Puvalen 1% Lotion 30 ml

Puvalen 1% Lotion 30 ml belongs to the class of drugs called psoralens (light-sensitive drugs) used along with controlled ultraviolet light in a treatment called psoralen plus ultraviolet light A (PUVA) to treat skin conditions such as vitiligo and psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin disorder in which skin cells multiply and form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales. Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes loss of skin colour in blotches when melanocytes (cells that produce the colour) do not produce skin pigment, melanin (that gives the skin colour). 

Puvalen 1% Lotion 30 ml contains methoxsalen, which is used alongside ultraviolet-A radiation. It works by reducing the number of cells the skin makes.

Puvalen 1% Lotion 30 ml is for external use only. Some people may experience itching or skin irritation. Most of these side effects of Puvalen 1% Lotion 30 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Methoxsalen or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Puvalen 1% Lotion 30 ml. After UVA exposure, you are recommended to wash the treated area of the skin with soap and water. Then use sunscreen or wear protective clothing to protect the treated area. If you have squamous cell cancer (a form of skin cancer) or melanoma (a serious type of skin cancer), please inform your doctor beforehand.

Puvalen 1% Lotion 30 ml used in the treatment of Psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), and vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin and hair). The detailed uses of Puvalen 1% Lotion 30 ml are as follows:

• Treating Vitiligo: Puvalen 1% Lotion 30 ml helps to re-pigment skin affected by vitiligo when used with ultraviolet A (UVA) light therapy, promoting skin colour restoration and improving appearance.
• Treating Psoriasis: Puvalen 1% Lotion 30 ml reduces symptoms of psoriasis, such as scaling, redness, itchiness, and thickness, when used with UVA light therapy, improving skin health and appearance.

• Follow your doctor’s instructions regarding the dosage and duration.
• A physician will apply Puvalen 1% Lotion 30 ml only to a well-defined area of skin before the area is exposed to ultraviolet light A (UVA).
• Wash the treated area of skin with soap and water after UVA exposure.

Puvalen 1% Lotion 30 ml contains methoxsalen, used along with controlled ultraviolet light in a treatment called psoralen plus ultraviolet light A (PUVA) to treat skin conditions such as vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin and hair) and psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin). It is used alongside ultraviolet-A radiation. It works by reducing the number of cells the skin makes.

Please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Methoxsalen or any other medicines. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Puvalen 1% Lotion 30 ml. After UVA exposure, you are recommended to wash the treated area of your skin with soap and water. Then use sunscreen or wear protective clothing to protect the treated area. If you have squamous cell cancer (a form of skin cancer) or melanoma (a serious type of skin cancer), please inform your doctor beforehand. Wear special sunglasses during and for 24 hours after the treatment.