Active Ingredient Methoxsalen
Active Ingredient Details
What is Methoxsalen?
A naturally occurring furocoumarin compound found in several species of plants, including Psoralea corylifolia. It is a photoactive substance that forms DNA ADDUCTS in the presence of ultraviolet A irradiation.
What is the usage for Methoxsalen?
This medication is used along with controlled ultraviolet light (UVA) to help control severe psoriasis. Methoxsalen works by making the skin more sensitive to UVA light. This combination helps to slow the overgrowth of skin cells. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years.
How many products in the NDC database contain Methoxsalen?
The NDC database has 4 products with the active ingredient Methoxsalen. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.
NDC Products with Methoxsalen
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62350-0049 | Proprietary Name: | Methoxsalen | Powder | Wanbury Limited | ACTIVE | ||
| 64067-216 | Proprietary Name: Uvadex | Methoxsalen | Injection, Solution | Extracorporeal | Therakos Llc | ACTIVE | |
| 64380-752 | Proprietary Name: Methoxsalen | Methoxsalen | Capsule, Liquid Filled | Oral | Strides Pharma Science Limited | ACTIVE | |
| 72643-011 | Proprietary Name: | Methoxsalen | Powder | Solara Active Pharma Sciences Limited | ACTIVE |
