Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet
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Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat vitiligo and psoriasis. It works by slowing down the rapid growth of skin cells and helping restore skin color in depigmented or affected areas when used under medical guidance.
Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet is best taken after meals. Taking with food helps increase the medication's absorption and decrease nausea. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Keep taking it for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen.
The most common side effects of Roxas Forte 25mg 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 Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet 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 the skin's sensitivity to light.
Uses of Roxas Forte Tablet
Benefits of Roxas Forte Tablet
In Treatment of Psoriasis
Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet helps manage psoriasis by making the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet A (UVA) light during phototherapy. When used as part of PUVA therapy, it slows down the excessive growth of skin cells that leads to thick, scaly patches. This helps reduce scaling, redness, and itching, leading to clearer skin and relief from symptoms when treatment is continued as advised.
In Treatment of Vitiligo
In vitiligo, Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet is used with UVA light to stimulate repigmentation of affected skin areas. It works by activating the cells responsible for skin color, helping them produce melanin again. Over time, this can lead to gradual restoration of skin pigmentation and improved appearance of vitiligo patches, especially when used regularly under medical supervision.
Side effects of Roxas Forte 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 Roxas Forte
- Blisters on skin
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Edema (swelling)
- Itching
How to use Roxas Forte 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. Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Roxas Forte Tablet works
Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet is a photosensitive medication used with ultraviolet A (UVA) rays. It works by activating certain skin cells (melanocytes) and helps repigment the discolored, white patches in vitiligo. Roxas Forte 25mg 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 Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
What if you forget to take Roxas Forte Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet is given for the treatment of skin disorders like vitiligo and psoriasis.
- Use sunscreen with your doctor’s consultation and wear UVA-absorbing wrap-around sunglasses following treatment with Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet.
- Wear clothing that protects your skin from the sun.
- Be careful before applying anything to your skin to treat dryness and itchiness caused by Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Furocoumarins
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Psoralen & derivatives
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet used for?
Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet is used with ultraviolet A (UVA) light therapy to treat skin conditions like vitiligo (to increase skin pigmentation) and sometimes psoriasis. It works as a photosensitizer, making your skin more sensitive to UVA, and promoting repigmentation.
What precautions should I take before starting Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet?
Before starting Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you have allergies to sunlight, eye conditions (such as cataracts), heart, liver, or kidney problems, autoimmune disorders, or a history of skin cancer. The elderly and people with stomach problems or infections should also use it with caution. Avoid foods like limes, figs, celery, parsnips, carrots, parsley, or mustard while on this medication, as they can increase skin sensitivity to sunlight.
Who should not use Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet?
Individuals should not use Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet if they are allergic to it, have porphyria, active autoimmune disease, recent or planned X-ray treatment, or are under 12 years old. It is also contraindicated in patients with a family history of allergy to sunlight or those with melanoma or other skin cancers.
Are there serious side effects of Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet to watch for?
Although they are rare, serious side effects of Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet include blistering and peeling of the skin, red or sore skin, swelling of feet or lower legs, severe sunburn, and signs of skin cancer (sores that do not heal, new or changing moles). There is a risk of premature skin aging and cataracts after prolonged use of this medicine.
Does Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet cause photosensitivity, and what precautions should be taken in sunlight?
Yes, Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet makes your skin extremely sensitive to sunlight and UVA. Avoid sun exposure during and for at least forty-eight hours after each dose. Wear protective clothing, use sunblock (SPF 30 or higher) on exposed skin, and protect your eyes with wraparound sunglasses that block all UVA/UVB rays.
How long should I use Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet, and when will I see the results?
Roxas Forte 25mg Tablet treatment may take several weeks to months to show benefits. Do not increase your dose or number of UVA sessions trying to speed results, as this increases the risk of burns and skin cancer. Your doctor will regularly check your progress and adjust therapy as needed.
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