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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:50 PM IST
Maxlen 10mg Tablet is used to treat psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), or vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair). It contains Methoxsalen, which is used alongside ultraviolet-A radiation. It works by reducing the number of cells the skin makes. It may cause side effects such as erythema (skin redness), oedema (swelling), blisters on the skin, and itching. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition

METHOXSALEN-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Brussels Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

for this medicine

About Maxlen 10mg Tablet

Maxlen 10mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicines called psoralens primarily used to treat psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), or vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair). Psoriasis is a chronic, painful, nontransmissible, deactivating and damaging disease. Psoriasis can also be caused by internal and external activates, including sunburn, mild trauma, systemic drugs, infections, and stress. Vitiligo is a disorder in which the skin turns white due to the loss of pigment from the melanocytes, (cells that produce the colour), melanin that gives skin colour. 

Maxlen 10mg Tablet contains methoxsalen, that is used alongside ultraviolet-A radiation. It works by reducing the number of cells the skin makes.

Take Maxlen 10mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Maxlen 10mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience erythema (skin redness), oedema (swelling), blisters on the skin, and itching. Most of these side effects of Maxlen 10mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting Maxlen 10mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies, history of skin cancer, eye disorder, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or skin pigment disorder. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, and breastfeeding.

Uses of Maxlen 10mg Tablet

Treatment of Psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), or vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair).

Medicinal Benefits

Maxlen 10mg Tablet contains methoxsalen, which is a local acting drug. It is primarily used in the treatment of psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin), or vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair). Maxlen 10mg Tablet is an organic compound and a local acting drug. It is used alongside ultraviolet-A radiation. It works by reducing the number of cells the skin makes.

Directions for Use

Take Maxlen 10mg Tablet preferably with low diet food or milk or take it as a by advised your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Maxlen 10mg Tablet

  • Erythema (skin redness)
  • Oedema (swelling)
  • Blisters on the skin
  • Itching

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor before using Maxlen 10mg Tablet, if you have previously had an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity). Before starting Maxlen 10mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any history of skin cancer, eye disorder, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or skin pigment disorder. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, and breastfeeding. If there is an overdose, you may be trained to stay in a dark room for 24 hours and make yourself vomit.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Maxlen 10mg Tablet may interact with antibiotics (sulfamethoxazole, ciprofloxacin), diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide), antiviral (lopinavir, ritonavir), medicines used for lowering the level of cholesterol (rosuvastatin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid eating or arriving in contact with limes, figs, mustard, and carrots.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Maxlen 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease, skin cancer, heart disease, sunburn, and aphakia (absence of lens in eyes).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • LOPINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid sunlight exposure for 24 hours before taking Maxlen 10mg Tablet. Wear UVA-absorbing, and cover exposed skin, wrap-around sunglasses, or use sunblock for the twenty-four-hour period after treatment with Maxlen 10mg Tablet.

  • Use extra caution for at least 48 hours after each treatment. Cover your skin for at least 8 hours by wearing protective clothing after each treatment, 

  • Do not increase the quantity of Maxlen 10mg Tablet if you are taking or use additional time under an ultraviolet lamp or in the sunlight.

Special Advise

  • You will need to have an eye check-up before starting Maxlen 10mg Tablet and also once a year afterwards.
  • Avoid sunlight on your lips or skin for at least 8 hours after taking Maxlen 10mg Tablet.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Psoriasis: It is a chronic, painful, nontransmissible, deactivating, and damaging disease. It can happen at any age and is most common in the age group 50 to 69. Psoriasis can also be caused by internal and external activates, including sunburn, mild trauma, systemic drugs, infections, and stress. Psoriasis involves the nails and skin and is related to a number of comorbidities. Skin wounds are generalized or localized, mostly balanced, red pimples and plaques, sharply established, and usually covered with silver or white scales. Injuries cause harshness, itching, and pain.

Vitiligo: It is a disorder in which the skin turns white due to the loss of pigment from the melanocytes, (cells that produce the colour), melanin that gives the colour of skin. The hair that develops in regions affected by vitiligo may also turn white. People with vitiligo must protect their skin from contact with the sun.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Maxlen 10mg Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects. Alcohol can make you dizzier.

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Pregnancy

Caution

It is not known whether Maxlen 10mg Tablet taken orally will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not safe to use Maxlen 10mg Tablet for breastfeeding mothers. Always ask your doctor because it causes risks to the baby.

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Driving

Unsafe

Maxlen 10mg Tablet usually causes dizziness and affects driving ability. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires alertness until you can do it safely.

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Liver

Caution

Maxlen 10mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Maxlen 10mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

This Maxlen 10mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years. Therefore, it is not safe for children.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - MA60802

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FAQs

Maxlen 10mg Tablet is used to treat psoriasis (scaly, itchy, and red patches on the skin) and vitiligo (discoloured patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair).
Maxlen 10mg Tablet works by altering the way by which cells of the skin receive the ultraviolet light A (UVA) radiation, thus clearing up the disease.
Immediately contact your doctor if you did not takeMaxlen 10mg Tablet at the correct time. You may need to reschedule.
Avoid contact with artificial UV rays or sunlight other than your scheduled light treatment.
The common side effects of Maxlen 10mg Tablet include erythema (skin redness), oedema (swelling), blisters on the skin, and itching. If these side effects are persistent, please inform your doctor.

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