Oxsoralen Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Oxsoralen may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects of Oxsoralen - for the Consumer

Oxsoralen Lotion

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Oxsoralen Lotion:

Dryness or redness of the skin; itching.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blistering; burns on the treated area from overexposure to UVA or sunlight; severe swelling or redness of the skin; swelling of the feet or lower legs; tenderness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Oxsoralen-Ultra Soft-Gelatin Capsules

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Oxsoralen-Ultra Soft-Gelatin Capsules:

Mild itching; mild, temporary redness of the skin; nausea; nervousness; trouble sleeping.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blistering; burns on the treated area from overexposure to UVA or sunlight; change in the appearance of a mole; depression; new growth on the skin; severe itching or redness of the skin; severe or persistent dizziness; unusual swelling or blistering of the skin.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

General

Systemic adverse reactions have not been reported with methoxsalen topical.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included mild to severe burns and blistering of the skin. The most common adverse reaction is severe burns of the treated area from overexposure to UVA, including sunlight.

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