Vitrex 25mg 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.
Vitrex 25mg 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 Vitrex 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 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.
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. Vitrex 25mg 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.
In Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin loses its natural color in patches. Vitrex 25mg 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 Vitrex 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 Vitrex
Itching
Erythema (skin redness)
Nausea
How to use Vitrex 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. Vitrex 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Vitrex Tablet works
Vitrex 25mg 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. Vitrex 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 Vitrex 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Vitrex 25mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Vitrex 25mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Vitrex 25mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vitrex 25mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vitrex 25mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vitrex 25mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vitrex 25mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Which is the speedy recovery medicine for vitiligo vulgarisis other than steroids
Dr. Charu Bansal
Dermatology
Hello. Welcome to 1mg. I have read your query. I understand your concern. I prefer to advise oral psoralens for extensive vitiligo. For limited vitiligo, topical steroids help. I hope it helps. Take care
Treatment for vitiligo Last 6 yr I suffering vitiligo in my fingers and leg
Dr. Atula Gupta
Dermatology
Treatment depends upon Severity of disease. Best Treatment is NBUVB @ a skin Clinic. NBUVB three times a week. Apply Tacvido Forte Cream ( Tacrolimus Cream 0.1% ) for application once daily for 1 month. Momate / Etaze cream once daily for 2 weeks. Tab. Patchex once daily for 2 months. Contact - SkinAid Clinic Gurgaon , 9XXXXXX
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