Vitrays Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of vitiligo and psoriasis. It reduces the overproduction of skin cells and helps to re-pigment the discolored, white patches.
Vitrays Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Taking with food helps to increase absorption of the medication as well as decrease nausea. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects of Vitrays Tablet are nausea, itching, and redness of the skin. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Taking this medicine makes the skin more sensitive to the sun. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Try to avoid exposure of your skin and lips to sunlight for eight hours after treatment. It is not recommended for children under the age of 14 years. Avoid eating certain foods like limes, figs, parsley, parsnips, mustard, carrots, and celery, as they may increase skin's sensitivity to light.
Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin loses its natural color in patches. Vitrays Tablet effectively blocks that process in the skin that leads to discoloration. It also reduces any redness, rash, pain, or itchiness that may be caused by this condition. This improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. You should always take it as prescribed to get the full benefits.
Side effects of Vitrays Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Vitrays
Itching
Erythema (skin redness)
Nausea
How to use Vitrays Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vitrays Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Vitrays Tablet works
Vitrays Tablet is a photosensitive medication used with UV-A rays. It works by activating certain skin cells (melanocytes) and helps repigment the discolored, white patches in vitiligo. Vitrays Tablet also slows down the rapid growth of skin cells in psoriasis. This reduces scaling and thickening of the skin.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vitrays Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Vitrays Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Vitrays Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Vitrays Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vitrays Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vitrays Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vitrays Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vitrays Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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