Lucoderm 5mg Tablet

Lucoderm 5mg 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. Lucoderm 5mg 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 Lucoderm 5mg 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
• Psoriasis

Lucoderm 5mg 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. Lucoderm 5mg Tablet also slows down the rapid growth of skin cells in psoriasis. This reduces scaling and thickening of the skin.

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. Lucoderm 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

• Itching
• Erythema (skin redness)
• Nausea

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lucoderm 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Lucoderm 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Lucoderm 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Lucoderm 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lucoderm 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lucoderm 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lucoderm 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lucoderm 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class

Psoralens Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Derma

Action Class

Psoralen & derivatives