Pigolyn 25mg Tablet

Short Description

Pigolyn 25mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of vitiligo and psoriasis.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Pigolyn 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.

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. Pigolyn 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Nausea Itching Redness of the skin

Alcohol Warning

It is not recommended to consume alcohol while taking Pigolyn 25mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

It is not recommended to breastfeed while taking Pigolyn 25mg Tablet as it may affect the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

It is not recommended to take Pigolyn 25mg Tablet during pregnancy as it may affect the baby.

Pigolyn 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. Pigolyn 25mg Tablet also slows down the rapid growth of skin cells in psoriasis. This reduces scaling and thickening of the skin.

Use sunscreen with your doctor's consultation and wear UVA-absorbing wrap-around sunglasses following treatment with Pigolyn 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 Pigolyn 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 Pigolyn 25mg Tablet.