Oxsoralen Topical and Tagamet HB

• Generic Name: methoxsalen topical
• Dosage Forms: lotion
• Other Brand Names: Oxsoralen

Methoxsalen belongs to the group of medicines called psoralens. It is used along with ultraviolet light (found in sunlight and some special lamps) in a treatment called psoralen plus ultraviolet light A (PUVA) to treat vitiligo, a disease in which skin color is lost. Methoxsalen may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Methoxsalen is available only with a prescription and is to be administered by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: cimetidine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tagamet HB, Tagamet

Tagamet HB is a stomach acid reducer that is used to treat and prevent certain types of stomach ulcer. This medicine is also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus and causes heartburn.

Over-the-counter (nonprescription) Tagamet HB is used to treat heartburn with sour stomach and acid indigestion, or to prevent these conditions when caused by certain foods or beverages.

Tagamet HB may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.