Do not use Oxsoralen (methoxsalen)
This treatment should not be used by anyone who has a sensitivity to light, if you have lens damage in your eyes, or if you have had skin cancer.
Avoid this product if you are allergic to methoxsalen and it is the main ingredient found in this pill.
Dose adjustment or special precautions may be required
Before starting treatment, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, liver or kidney disease, a skin pigment disorders, cataracts, basal cell carcinoma, if you sunburn easily, or if you have had radiation/x-ray therapy or treatment with arsenic trioxide.
Risks
You must avoid natural sunlight and tanning beds for at least 48 hours following the treatment. This drug can cause harmful effects on your vision and on your skin.
Do not expose yourself to sunlight for at least 24 hours prior to starting treatment. Avoid applying sunscreen to affects areas of skin that will be treated with UVA therapy.
It is not known if this drug will harm an unborn baby if taken orally. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before starting treatment.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medication. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.