Drug reference
psoralen
Melanizing agent, Furocoumarin · Melanizing agent
Melanizing agent, FurocoumarinMelanizing agent
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
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not curated
Mechanism
On photoactivation, it stimulates melanocytes and induces their proliferation.
Indications
Repigmentation of vitiliginous areas of skinVitiligo
Dosing
- Adult
- Oral: 10 mg tablet; Topical: 1% ointment
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Textbook-sourced·Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Updated: 2026-05-10