Morlen Tablet

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Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS

Last updated on 07 Jan 2026 | 03:31 PM (IST)

Morlen Tablet is a medicine used along with controlled ultraviolet light for effective treatment of certain skin diseases like vitiligo and psoriasis.

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General Information

Contains

Methoxsalen (10mg)

Marketer

Canbro Healthcare

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Morlen Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Taking with food helps to increase the 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 Morlen 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. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.

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.

Uses of Morlen Tablet

Benefits of Morlen Tablet

Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Morlen Tablet reduces the scaly, itchy patches along with other symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, or irritation which may develop on the different parts of the body. Use it for as long as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. It may take several months to become fully effective. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin loses its natural color in patches. Morlen 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 Morlen 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 Morlen

Itching
Erythema (skin redness)
Nausea

How to use Morlen 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. Morlen Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Morlen Tablet works

Morlen Tablet is an organic compound. It is used along with ultraviolet-A irradiation. It works by decreasing the number of cells the skin makes.

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Quick tips

Morlen Tablet is prescribed along with UV-A rays for the treatment of vitiligo and psoriasis.
Take this treatment (methoxsalen and UVA) two or three times a week, with the treatment spaced at least forty-eight hours apart.
Always take Morlen Tablet 2 hours before UV radiation exposure, along with food or milk.
Take a plain shower before your treatment to keep your skin clean, and pat dry.
Do not use perfumes, aftershave, deodorants, or other cosmetics or toiletries while using Morlen Tablet, as they can make your skin even more sensitive, leading to blistering.
Use extra caution for at least 48 hours following each treatment. After each treatment, cover your skin for at least 8 hours by wearing protective clothing.
Never take Morlen Tablet in a dose higher than the prescribed dose, as it may cause burning or blistering of your skin after exposure to UV light.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Morlen Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

UNSAFE

Morlen Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Morlen Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Morlen Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Morlen with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Aminophylline (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as headache, nausea or tremor and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Aminophylline accordingly. Methoxsalen may raise blood levels of Aminophylline.

Moderate

Olanzapine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Olanzapine side effects such as blurred vision, sleepiness, headache, constipation, nausea, dizziness, faintness or fatigue and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Olanzapine accordingly. Methoxsalen may raise blood levels of Olanzapine.

Moderate

Olanzapine (Injection Route)

Moderate

Clozapine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Clozapine side effects such as blurred vision, sleepiness, headache, constipation, nausea, dizziness, faintness or fatigue and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Clozapine accordingly. Methoxsalen may raise blood levels of Clozapine.

Moderate

Loxapine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Loxapine side effects such as blurred vision, sleepiness, headache, constipation, nausea, dizziness, faintness or fatigue and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Loxapine accordingly. Methoxsalen may raise blood levels of Loxapine.

Frequently asked questions

What is Morlen Tablet used for?

Morlen Tablet is used along with ultraviolet light (found in sunlight and some special lamps) in a treatment to treat vitiligo (a disease in which skin color is lost), and psoriasis (a skin condition associated with red and scaly patches), and treatment of white blood cells (called photopheresis) and is used to treat the skin problems associated with mycosis fungoides, which is a type of lymphoma

How does Morlen Tablet work?

Morlen Tablet works by modifying the way by which skin cells receive the ultraviolet light A (UVA) radiation, thereby clearing up the disease.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

8- methoxypsoralens

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Psoralen & derivatives

References

Robertson DB, Maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1055.
Burkhart C, Morrell D, Goldsmith L. Dermatological Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1813-14.
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Morlen Tablet

Benefits of Morlen Tablet

Side effects of Morlen Tablet

How to use Morlen Tablet

How Morlen Tablet works

All substitutes for Morlen Tablet

MeLAnocyl Tablet

Kuvagold 10mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Aminophylline (Oral Route)

Olanzapine (Oral Route)

Olanzapine (Injection Route)

Clozapine (Oral Route)

Loxapine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Morlen Tablet used for?

How does Morlen Tablet work?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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