Your family doctor must check your progress at regular appointments to make sure this drug is working and that it does not cause unwanted effects. Eye examinations must be included.
This drug increases the sensitivity of your skin and lips to sunlight. Therefore, exposure to the sun, even through window glass or on a cloudy day, could cause a serious burn . If you must go out during the daylight hours:
If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
Your skin may continue to be sensitive to sunlight for some time after treat with this drug. Use extra caution for at least 48 hours following each treat if you plan to spend any time in the sun. In addition, do not sunbathe anytime during your course of treat with methoxsalen.
For 24 hours after you take each dose of methoxsalen, your eyes must be protected during daylight hours with special wraparound sunglasses that totally block or absorb ultraviolet light - ordinary sunglasses are not adequate. This is to prevent cataracts. Your family doctor will tell you what kind of sunglasses to use. These glasses must be worn even in indirect light, such as light coming through window glass or on a cloudy day.
This drug may cause your skin to become dry or itchy However, check with your family doctor before applying anything to your skin to treat this problem .